Early Voting Begins Today For May Primary

Early voting begins today in Cannon County. The County will hold a Republican Primary on May 1st. According to Matt Teply, Administrator of Elections, the only candidates that will appear on the ballot are those seeking the Republican nomination for their respective offices.  The Cannon County Democratic Party chose not to have a primary.  Independent candidates for local offices will appear on the ballot in the August General Election.
On the primary ballot; Circuit Court Judge, Division III, Nathan Nichols and Barry Tidwell. County Commission for District 2, Corey Davenport and Paul Morgan.  The ballot also has candidates in other local races, John House in the race for Sheriff and Brent Bush in the County Executive race.
Again, independent candidates for local offices will appear on the ballot in the August General Election.  
Early voting begins today, April 11th and continues through April 26th.    Early Voting Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00am to 1:00pm, Tuesday, Thursday from 4:00pm to 7:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am to NOON.
Last day to request absentee ballot is April 24, 2018. The election commission office is located at 301 West Main Street.
Many of your questions about this years ballots and voting may be answered by visiting the commission web site at www.CannonCountyElections.com