Advanced voting has begun for the Aug. 2 primary elections.
Voters can either stop by the county clerk’s office in the courthouse to cast their votes, or they can request one be sent via mail. People can apply up until the Friday before election day.
Those voting by mail should do so promptly. Ballots must be returned to the county clerk’s office by 7 p.m. on election day to be counted.
Voters have three prominent races that essentially will be decided with the Republican primary.
Incumbent County Commissioner Tom Williams is facing challenger Ron Ballard for his seat to represent District 2, which covers the northern half of the county, including north Iola, Gas,and LaHarpe.
Allen County Sheriff Bryan Murphy is being challenged by Jared Froggatte and Kelly Zellner.
Allen County Attorney Jerry Hathaway is being challenged by Linus Thuston.
No Democrats filed by the deadline to oppose the above candidates, although independent challengers may file by Aug. 1 to be placed on the Nov. 8 General Election ballot.
