April 2 General Municipal Election Day
With just over 12% voter turnout, the election results for Greene County are in. View a summary from the County Clerk's office.
The General Municipal Election will take place on Tuesday, April 2. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Be sure to bring one valid form of identification [pdf] with you.
If you aren't sure your registration is valid or where your polling place is, go to the Voter Registration Lookup and enter your personal information. You will see a result that verifies that you are registered to vote at your current address and lists your polling place.
The ballot includes many issues across the community, including Board of Education choices for the following Greene County school districts:
- Ash Grove
- Fair Grove
- Logan-Rogersville
- Marion C. Early
- Pleasant Hope
- Springfield
- Strafford
- Republic
- Willard
Several city government positions are open for election as well, including spots for alderman, council member, and mayor in the following communities:
- Ash Grove
- Battlefield
- Fair Grove
- Republic
- Rogersville
- Springfield
- Strafford
- Walnut Grove
- Willard
Greene County voters will also make decisions on new or continued taxes in several cities, including Republic, Springfield, and Strafford. View the full ballot available on Greene County's website [pdf].
The following websites and articles provide further information about the local ballot issues and election coverage:
- Springfield News-Leader -- Politics & Government
- KY3 Election Coverage
- City of Springfield -- 1/4-cent Capital Improvements Sales Tax Renewal
- Republic Monitor -- Cost of Protection: Republic Fire Department Asks Voters for Sales Tax
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