Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft visited the Saline County Clerk’s Office Thursday, June 20, after visiting with several other clerk’s in northern Missouri counties. Ashcroft spent some time inquiring about how responsive his office has been and how they can better serve the clerk’s office. He also spoke with them about how their workflow and relations with citizens have been this past year. Currently the Saline County Clerk’s Office is preparing for the Aug. 6 Primary Election. Absentee voting was scheduled to begin June 25, and “No Excuse” absentee voting will begin July 23.The Saline County Clerk’s Office is located on the north side of the Marshall square, at 9 E. North St.Sarah Gray/Democrat-News