Sheriff the focus of Tuesday’s election

One ballot decision stands out above others on next Tuesday’s Primary Election ballot in Daviess County. Voters must choose a party ballot to cast a vote: Republican, Democrat, Green, Constitution, Libertarian or Non-Partisan (amendment only). Not all county races appear on every ballot. Voters selecting a Republican ballot will vote on the only declared candidates for Sheriff of Daviess County: Kyle Cornett of Pattonsburg, Larry Adams Jr. of Jamesport, and Tyler Miller of Pattonsburg. Whoever wins the nomination in the Aug. 4 primary will have no Democrat opponent declared for the General Election in November.
Another Primary decision with local impact is the office of county assessor. Republicans Aaron Piburn of Winston and Joshua Ty Lisle of Jamesport will face off Aug. 4, with the winner advancing to challenge incumbent Democrat Sally Black in November.
There are no other local decisions in the Primary. A statewide decision to determine a proposal to expand Medicaid, proposed as Amendment 2, will be on Tuesday’s ballot. Primary Election results will be published online and in print next week immediately following the election.
The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot or mail-in ballot was July 22, so you missed the deadline to request a postal ballot. However, the deadline to vote by absentee ballot in-person is by 5 p.m. one day before Election Day.
Missouri distinguishes between “mail-in ballots” and “absentee ballots” only for the August and November elections. In 2020, any registered Missouri voter can apply for a mail-in ballot without providing an excuse, but you can only return your mail-in ballot in person or via the mail. Everyone who uses a mail-in ballot will need to have their voted ballot envelope notarized.
If you requested an absentee ballot, this application form may be returned to your local election authority in person, by mail, by fax, or by email. A notary is required unless you are considered ‘at risk.’
You can sign up for an absentee ballot if:
you will be absent from your voting jurisdiction on Election Day
you are restricted by religious belief or practice
you are employed by Election Day authority
you are incarcerated, but have retained all your voting qualifications
Notary is not required for these two following reasons:
you are incapacitated or confined due to illness or physical disability, or caring for an incapacitated person
you have contracted or are in an at-risk category for contracting or transmitting COVID-19. Voters who are considered at-risk for contracting or transmitting COVID-19 are those who: Are 65 years of age or older; Live in a long-term care facility; Have chronic lung disease or moderate to severe asthma; Have serious heart conditions; Have diabetes; Have chronic kidney disease and are undergoing dialysis; or Have liver disease. Voters in at-risk categories for contracting or transmitting COVID-19 are eligible to vote by absentee ballot without obtaining notarization.