TAMPA, Fla. — Early voting continues in several counties in the Bay area. 

Early voting turnout has been steady, according to Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer, with more than 6,000 people voting in Hillsborough County so far. 

The 2022 primary election includes nonpartisan issues and races for school board and judges, as well as universal primary contests for State Senate District 20 and Board of County Commissioners District 4.

That means all voters can vote in this election, regardless of party affiliation.

Voters who have a vote by mail ballot can drop their vote by mail ballot off at a secure ballot intake station located at early voting sites during early voting hours.

Voters should allow at least a week to return their ballot by mail, and are encouraged to drop it off to ensure it is received on time.

All vote by mail ballots must be in one of the four Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections offices no later than 7 p.m. Election Day to be counted.

Vote by mail ballots cannot be turned in at Election Day polling places.

Hillsborough County's in-person early voting continues daily through Aug. 21, with 26 sites open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Voters can vote at any early voting site during this period, and should visit the early voting page of votehillsborough.gov to find a convenient location and check the wait time.