Absentee ballots for the April 6 municipal primary elections in Columbus, Starkville and West Point are now available.
In Columbus, there are contested city council elections in Wards 1, 4 and 6 that will appear on the primary ballot. The absentee ballots can be picked up at the registrar’s office at 523 Main St. between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
In Starkville, there are contested party primaries for board of aldermen positions in Wards 2, 4, 5 and 6. The absentee ballots can be picked up at City Hall at 110 W. Main St. between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
West Point will have contested primaries for board of selectmen in Wards 1, 3 and 5. Absentee ballots are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at City Hall at 580 Commerce St.
All three offices will be open from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. on March 1-5 and from 8 a.m. until noon on March 6 for voter registration.
In-person absentee voting ends on April 3 when offices will be open from 8 a.m. until noon. Voters can also call their respective city clerk and request absentee ballots be mailed to them.
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