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Advance voting begins in Atchison County

By Brian Hagen

10/22/2018

(KAIR)--As the November 6 general election approaches, the Atchison County Clerks' Office plans to allow for advance voting.

County Clerk Michelle Phillips told MSC News the extended hours begin Monday, October 22 in her office, while remote locations for advance voting are also to be held.

Beginning Monday, at the Atchison County Courthouse, advance voting will be open from 8:30 until 5:00.

On Thursday, October 25, ballots can be cast from 8:30 until 7:00, while on Friday, October 26 advance voting will take place from 10 until 2:00.

Additional advance voting dates are set for Saturday, October 27 from 10:00 until 2:00, Monday, October 29 from 8:30 to 5:00, and Monday, November 5 from 8:30 until 12 noon.

Remote advance voting locations will be open Wednesday, October 24.

The first is planned at Lancaster City Hall from 9:30 until 11:30, and then at the Cummings Christian Church from 1:00 until 3:00.

On Friday, October 26, ballots for advanced voting can be cast at the Effingham Municipal Building from 9:30 until 11:30, and then at the Arrington Community Building from 1:00 until 3:00.

Although voters November 6 will determine a number of state and national races, their is only one major contested race in Atchison County.

Voters will decide the next 1st District Atchison County Commissioner, as Republican Jack Bower and Democrat Charlie Perdue vie for the seat.

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