By SALINA POST
Advance voting for the 2023 general election is underway including here in Saline County. In-office advanced voting began on Monday, Oct. 23.
Registered voters can cast their ballot in person at county election offices, in the ballot drop box located at the City/County Building, 300 W., Ash Street or via mail.
The last day to apply for an advanced ballot by mail is Tuesday, October 31.
"In November of an even year election, we're at about 62 to 65% for voter turnout," Doss said. "In this city school election, we run somewhere between 18 and 22% for voter turnout. Local elections are hugely important, all elections are important, but this one hits you at a local level in your daily life."
Voters do not need a special reason or permission to vote in advance. The final day for in-office advance voting is Monday, November 6th, at noon. Ballots in the mail postmarked on or before Election Day can be received through Friday, November 10th.
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Government-issued identification is required to vote. Registered voters can vote in person at the Salina City / County Building at 300 W., Ash.
In Salina voters will elect three candidates for the Salina City Commission. The two candidates who receive the most votes will be elected to four-year terms. The candidate who finishes third will be elected to a two-year term. Candidates include:
Trent W. Davis
Jerry Ivey II
Robert Klingberg
Haley Helzer
Chad Farber
Michael L. Hoppock
Board members for USD 305, 306, and 307 will also be on the ballot.
The General Election is Tuesday, November 7th. Polls on election day will be open from 7 a.m till 7 p.m.