Voters are encouraged to vote early in anticipation of a historically large Election Day voter turnout and the longest ballot in Douglas County history.

Early voting is available at three locations in Highlands Ranch Monday through Friday, Oct. 20-24 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 25 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Monday through Thursday, Oct. 27-30 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Early voting sites include:

· Recreation Center at Westridge, 9650 S. Foothills Canyon Blvd.

· Recreation Center at Eastridge, 9568 S. University Blvd.

· Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd.

In addition, Highlands Ranch voters can choose to vote early at ANY of the 11 early voting sites in Douglas County.

To speed up the process, voters are asked to bring their yellow signature card, acceptable ID and a completed sample ballot.

For maps and driving directions to any of these sites, and for more information on the 2008 General Election, please visit DouglasVotes.com or call the Elections Office at 303.660.7444.