The board of elections has proven a popular lunch destination for voters across the county. Taking advantage of the ability to vote early, county residents have been trickling in for weeks to cast their ballots.

Previously, voting on non-election days was a complicated process, said Clermont County Board of Elections Director Mike Keeley. The process was only available for certain circumstances. However, two years ago, the process was changed to give voters an easier access to the ballot, providing with what is known as no-fault absentee.

“This is an ongoing process,” said Keeley. “There was a change in 2006 to no-fault absentee, so you don’t need a medical excuse or an out-of-country excuse.”

Since the rules have been relaxed, voting this way has become more popular, as residents can come into the board of elections and vote when they have more time available, should election day be inaccessible for them. Although the popularity of this election has resulted in increased voting in other counties, the rate in Clermont appears to be average, said Keeley.