The General Election takes place tomorrow (Tuesday). Here in Cass County, there are local and State races to watch. Locally, Republican Mark T. O’Brian faces a challenge from fellow Republican Pat McCurdy in the race to fill the District 2 seat on the Cass County Board of Supervisors. Both men are from Atlantic. In District 3, Republican John Hartkopf is being challenged by Dana Halder, who is running as Nominated By Petition (NBP). Hartkopf defeated Halder in a close run-off for June Primary, when Halder ran as a Republican. And, while the other main County offices are uncontested, there are six candidates running for five seats on the Agricultural Extension Council, including Chad Becker, David York, Kristi Plagman, Todd Weppler, Brad Pellett and Jeb Peck.

In the State arena, Republican Ray “Bubba” Sorensen, of Greenfield, faces a challenge from Democrat Warren Varley in the race to succeed Clel Baudler as State Representative in District 20. In District 11, incumbent Republican Tom Shipley is being challenged by Democrat Sara Ramsey. Incumbent Tom Moore is being challenged by Democrat Denise O’Brien, for House District 21, and incumbent Republican 3rd District U-S Congressman David Young is being challenged by Democrat Cindy Axne, Libertarian Bryan Jack Holder, Green Party candidate Paul Knupp, Legalize Medical Marijuana candidate Mark Elworth, Jr., and Joe Grandanette.

With the help of Radio Iowa, we’ll also be watching closely the race for Iowa Governor, Auditor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Treasurer and Secretary of Agriculture. Straight-ticket voting has been eliminated.  Each position on ballot must be individually voted. Identification (ID) must be provided prior to voting. The polls will be open in Cass County from 7-a.m. until 9-p.m.

THE VOTING CENTERS FOR THIS ELECTION WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:

1 Atlantic 1st Ward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zion Lutheran Church (811 Oak St)

2 Atlantic 2nd Ward. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Atlantic Public Library (507 Poplar)

3 Atlantic 3rd Ward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cass County Community Center (805 W 10th)

4 Atlantic 4th Ward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . United Church of Christ (1607 Hazel)

5 Atlantic 5th Ward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heritage House (1200 Brookridge Circle)

6 Bear Grove, Cass Twp/Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lewis Public Library (412 W Main St, Lewis)

7 Benton, Franklin Twp/Wiota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wiota City Hall (311 Center St)

8 Brighton, Grove, Pymosa, Washington Twp/Marne . . . . Cass County Community Center (805 W 10th)

9 Edna, Victoria Twp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Massena Public Library (122 Main St, Massena)

10 Grant, Lincoln Twp /Anita. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anita Community Center (805 Main St)

11 Noble, Pleasant Twp/Griswold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Griswold Community Bldg. (601 2nd St)

12 Massena Twp/City of Massena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Massena Public Library (122 Main St, Massena)

13 Union Twp/City of Cumberland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cumberland Community Bldg. (200 W 2nd)