Early Voting Starts Monday in Canton

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Early voting for the city of Canton’s upcoming general election will kick off on Monday.

Residents will be able to cast ballots 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12 through Friday, Oct. 23 at the Cherokee County Elections Office at 400 East Main Street in downtown Canton.

Early voting will expand to the Woodstock Public Library between Monday, Oct. 26 and Friday, Oct. 30. You will be able to cast ballots in both locations between 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

On Election Day -- Tuesday, Nov. 3 -- polls in Canton will open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the following precincts:

• Canton: First Baptist Canton, 1 Mission Point, Canton
• Clayton: Fire Station Com #21, 1190 Evenflo Drive, Ball Ground
• Liberty: Liberty Elementary School, 10500 Bells Ferry Road, Canton
• R.T. Jones: Canton City Hall, 151 Elizabeth Street, Canton
• Teasley: River Green Heritage Club, 201 Clubhouse Drive, Canton
• Univeter: Cherokee Senior Center, 1001 Univeter Road, Canton
  

Candidates in the city’s municipal elections are:

Mayor

Gene Hobgood (incumbent)
Pat Tanner

Ward 1

Jo Ellen Wilson (unopposed)

Ward 2

Jack Goodwin (incumbent)
John Clark

Ward 3

Farris Yawn (incumbent)
Jim Busi

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