Primary election day is Tuesday

Primary election day is Tuesday, June 3 in Lincoln County, and there are multiple ways people can vote.

The first way is by going to the polls anytime between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Tuesday.

The second way to vote is by using an absentee ballot. Many people have received absentee ballots by mail. Those who wish to vote by absentee ballot may also pick one up at the Lincoln County Courthouse until noon on Monday. Absentee ballots may be turned in at the courthouse anytime until the voting ends at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

All voters should remember to bring valid and current identification with them to the polls.  

If someone is not registered to vote, they need to go to the courthouse and fill out a voter-identification card. Once the paperwork is filled out to register, voters must fill out an absentee ballot immediately at the courthouse.

There are two contested primary races between candidates running for local offices. However, candidates for all races will be printed on the ballot, regardless of whether the race is contested or not.

Three people are running for sheriff, and only two will advance to the general election in November. The candidates are incumbent Roby Bowe and challengers Bill Clark and Duane Rhodes.

Three people are running for county commissioner, and only two will advance to the general election. The candidates are incumbent Tony Berget and challengers Russell Bache and Mark Peck.  

While three names — incumbent Stormy Langston, incumbent Jay Sheffield and challenger Frank Fahland — appear on the ballot for justice of the peace, the race may be considered uncontested since Fahland has said he is no longer running.

Hundreds of absentee ballots already have been turned in. County election supervisors are required to wait until the day of the election to tally all the results.

Sample ballots for Democrats and Republicans appear on pages A2 and A3 of this edition of The Western News. A list of voting precincts and polling places appears on page B7.

Voters’ specific precincts will be printed on voter-identification cards issued by the county. If unsure which precinct you are in, you may call the courthouse for instructions, or you can visit any poll location and ask election volunteers where you need to go.