Early Voting: Where to Go in New Port Richey

New Port Richey residents hoping to avoid lines on Primary Election Day can cast their ballots in advance. Early voting officially begins Saturday.

Several polling locations have been established for the early voting period, which opens Saturday at 9 a.m. and closes Aug. 23 at 5 p.m. Each polling place will accept voters from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, according to an email from the Pasco County Supervisor of Elections Office.

The following locations are the closest for New Port Richey area residents:

· Regency Park Library, 9701 Little Road

· South Holiday Library, 4649 Mile Stretch Drive

· New Port Richey Elections Office, 8731 Citizens Drive

In order to vote, those registered must present a photo and signature identification or vote a provisional ballot. For more information about voting, upcoming elections and getting registered, visit the elections office online at pascovotes.com.

Primary Election Day is set for Aug. 26.