Early voting for primary election underway

Image submitted Voters in Ward I will have three candidates to choose from -- former Siloam Springs Mayor David Allen, Mindy Hunt and Fares Trinidad -- during the Aug. 14 primary election for the Ward I city board seat. Ward I, highlighted in black, is located on the northwest side of the city.

Image submitted Voters in Ward I will have three candidates to choose from -- former Siloam Springs Mayor David Allen, Mindy Hunt and Fares Trinidad -- during the Aug. 14 primary election for the Ward I city board seat. Ward I, highlighted in black, is located on the northwest side of the city.

By Staff Reports

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Early voting for Siloam Springs primary election for City Board Ward I is underway and the election is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 14.

Steve Beers, current director for Ward I, announced earlier this year that he did not plan to run for re-election. Three candidates are vying for the vacant seat -- former Siloam Springs Mayor David Allen, Mindy Hunt and Fares Trinidad. Per city regulations, the three candidates must be narrowed to two individuals before the general election in November.

Ward I voters can cast their ballots from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the Siloam Springs Community Building, located at 110 N. Mt. Olive St.

Early voting is available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Aug. 7, through 10, and Aug. 13, at the Siloam Springs County Clerk's Office, located at 707 S. Lincoln.

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