This is a unique election, as it is a "special election" for the vacancy that was caused by the resignation of the person who won in 2017. While a new person was appointed, that was only until the next scheduled election, which is this year. This means there are two races in Ward 3 - one for a full term that is normally up and also an open seat (currently held by Councilwoman Meyer, who is running for Mayor) and one for two years, the seat Kevin is running for. Because three candidates filed, there is a primary on August 6th and the top two will emerge to face each other in the general election on November 5th. Below are some other details about the primary election. We will adjust this information for the General Election after the primary. Primary Calendar July 16 - Registration Books Close - Last day to register July 17 - Advance Voting by Mail Begins July 29 - Advance Voting in Person Begins July 30 - Advance ballot application deadline - 5 p.m. August 6 - Primary Election - Polls open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Register to Vote - Click here for all the information you need to know about registering to vote. Vote in Advance - Click here for all the information you need to know by voting in advance. You will note that there are two ways to do so - by mail and also in person. Please note that while you can vote in person in advance at any of the early voting sites, there is one in western Shawnee: Monticello Trails Middle School - 6100 Monticello It will be open to in person voting starting July 29th. See the link for details on hours.