Last week, local and state candidates qualified for the Republican and Democratic primaries set for May 22.
Advance voting will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 30 through May 18, with Saturday voting held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 12.
Many local elections could be decided in the primary because no Democrats qualified for the positions, though a second qualifying period for independent candidates will be held June 25 through July 10 at the local board of elections and registration office on Academy Avenue.
A candidate would need to secure 50 percent plus one vote in the primary to avoid a runoff.
Field set for May 22 primaries
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