Tuesday, November 4 will be the General Election. Contested offices – those with two or more candidates – on the ballot will include U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator, Kansas Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Treasurer and Commissioner of Insurance. Uncontested races include State Representative, State Board of Education, District Court Judge District 26 Divisions 1 and 3, Stevens County Commissioner District 1, Moscow Township Clerk, Supreme Court Justices Positions 4 and 6, Court of Appeals Judge Positions 1, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12 and 13. A proposed constitutional amendment will also be included, regarding the licensing, conduct and regulation of charitable “raffles” by nonprofit religion, charitable, fraternal, educational and Veterans organizations.

You are encouraged to research each candidate and the proposed amendment carefully before casting your vote. Be an informed voter! You can get started with the Hermes candidate profiles on Pages 7-9 of this week’s issue and with “Project Vote Smart” by clicking here.

Hugoton residents will vote at the Memorial Hall, 200 E. Sixth in Hugoton. Moscow residents will vote at the United Methodist Hall, 300 Ransom in Moscow. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.