Dirks, Arndt, McCarty are candidates for council
By MATT NEWHOUSE
Staff writer
Filing deadline ended Tuesday for those interested in serving as city officials in Marion and Hillsboro.
In Marion, candidates for the finance commission position are Keith Collett and Larry McLain.
In Hillsboro, West Ward candidates are Shelby Dirks and Daren Arndt. East Ward candidate is Byron McCarty.
The election is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 2.
Voters can cast advance ballots starting March 20. Applications are available now at the courthouse or by calling the county clerk's office. Ballots must be returned in person or by mail by 7 p.m. election day.
Should three or more people file for any one seat, a primary election will be held Feb. 26.
Voter registration ends March 18 for the general election. Anyone who has changed their name or residence since they last voted must re-register. Those who will turn 18 while voter registration is closed should register now.
As of Tuesday, there were 1,935 registered voters in Hillsboro and 1,463 voters in Marion.
