The general election is nearing in Lawrence County. Here's what you need to know.
With the Nov. 8 general election fast approaching, Lawrence County residents will soon be able to begin casting their votes in competitive local races, including seats on both the North Lawrence Community Schools and Mitchell Community Schools board and Sheriff.
Early Voting
Early voting will begin on Oct. 12 and will run until election day.
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On weekdays, those wishing to cast their ballots early will need to do so at the Lawrence County Voter Registration Office Courthouse Plaza, 918 16th St., Bedford between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
On Nov. 7, early voting will close at noon.
There will also be early voting options on two Saturdays, Oct. 29 and Nov. 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Weekend early voting will be hosted at the Lawrence County Voter Registration Office Courthouse Plaza and the Mitchell Community Center, located at 101 Tom Green Drive, Mitchell.
Voting on election day
Voting on election day will begin at 6 a.m. and will continue until 6 p.m. that night.
Ballots can be cast that day at the following locations:
Note: A registered Lawrence County resident can vote at any of these locations with a valid ID. It is no longer required that votes be cast in the resident's precinct.
Lawrence County Courthouse, 916 15th St., Bedford
Parkview Intermediate School, 2024 W. 16th St., Bedford
Needmore Elementary Gym, 278 Trogdon Lane, Bedford
Mitchell Community Center, 101 Tom Green Drive, Mitchell
Lawrence County 4-H Fairgrounds Expo Hall, 11265 US Hwy 50 W., Bedford IN
Bedford North Lawrence High School, 595 N Stars Blvd., Bedford
Competitive races
Below is a list of contested local races for the upcoming general election, as well as the participating candidates. Other races with candidates running unopposed will be listed on the final ballot.
Pleasant Run Township Advisory Board
James Edsel Ford, Republican
Gary Don Faubion, Republican
Carrie Atkins, Libertarian
Paul Ford, Republican
Pleasant Run Township Trustee
Michael Nicholson, Republican
Amber Sciscoe, Libertarian
Sheriff
Greg Day, Republican
Darin Kinser, Libertarian
Bono Township Advisory Board
Steve Emberton, Democrat
Jon J. Malott, Republican
Adam Norman, Republican
Cindy Rout, Democrat
Vickie "Dusty" Tolbert, Republican
Bono Township Trustee
Michelle Porter, Republican
Carol Roop, Democrat
County Council District 1
Dustin Bunch, Libertarian
Donald Smiter, Democrat
Amy Redman, Republican
County Council District 2
Phillip Inman, Republican
Jason Tyler Russell, Libertarian
County Council District 3
Janie Craig Chenault, Republican
Michael Russell, Libertarian
County Council District 4
Jeff Lytton, Republican
Niklas Siniard, Libertarian
North Lawrence Community School Board
District 1, includes precincts of Indian Creek North, Indian Creek South and Spice Valley North.
Kirsten Collier, incumbent
Craig W. Godsey
Jason E. Johnson
District 2, includes precincts of Marshall 1, 2, 3 and Pleasant Run. Currently held by Trent Todd.
Adam Parsley
Michael Patton
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District 3, includes precincts of Guthrie, Shawswick 14A, 14B, 15A and 15B. Currently held by Bryce Bennett.
Tony (Rock) Fleetwood
Tye Hooten
Scott King
Robert Payne
Autumn Ray
District 5, includes precincts of Shawswick 12, 13 and the west side of State Road 37 in Shawswick 7A, 7B, 10 and 16.
Kamal Girgis, incumbent
Barbara Miller
Mitchell Community Schools Board
District 2, includes precincts of Marion 1, 2, 3, 4, 5A, 5B, 5C & 6.
Two seats up for election
Christopher Bowles
Cynthia L. Brooking, incumbent
Adrienne Lipp
Christopher Shaw, incumbent
Krystal Shetler
This article originally appeared on The Times-Mail: Lawrence County general election info: early voting, polling centers
