The polls opened Monday for Hays County residents who want to cast their ballots early ahead of the Nov. 6 midterm election. Early voting will end Nov. 2. Voters can review Community Impact Newspaper’s guide to the midterm election to get to know the candidates on the ballot and locate early voting sites. Residents who cast their ballot Nov. 6 will be required to vote at the site that coincides with their specific precinct. However, early voters registered in Hays County may vote at any of the county polling locations. Oct. 26 is the last day for voters to request a ballot by mail.