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The filing period for the 2026 primary is officially open, meaning it's time for anyone interested in running for local office to get their paperwork submitted. If you've been considering a run, you need to act now to ensure your name makes it onto the ballot.
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The county may incur costs associated with transitioning to a new vendor and rebuilding the database application.
Voters will benefit once the system is restored and they can easily look up their registration and precinct information.
Voters are currently unable to look up their information online, which may cause confusion.
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The county's voter database is currently offline for public access due to a vendor change. IT is working to restore the system, which helps voters find their precincts.
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