 Absentee voting for the August 6th primary election is now officially underway in the Lake Area and around the state. Those wanting to vote absentee by mail can go to their local county clerk's office to request a ballot, which must be received back by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24th. Those wanting to vote absentee in person can do that in their county clerk's office through Monday, August 5th. Several local and statewide races and issues will appear on the ballots.