Voters are heading to the polls today (Tuesday) to vote in the Republican Primary Run-Off Election. The election was originally set to take place back on March 31st but was moved to July due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Voters in Cherokee County will be choosing a new Superintendent of Education, as current Superintendent Mitchell Guice has chosen to retire, leaving Spring Garden School Principal Mike Welsh to face off against Sand Rock native Andrew “Andy” Jones

Other races on the ballot include that for the post of U.S. Senator, where former Senator and U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is opposed by former Auburn University Head Football Coach Tommy Tubberville and in the race for Court of Criminal Appeals Judge, Place #2  it’s Beth Kellum taking on Will Smith.

Polls will be open today (Tuesday) from 7:00am – 7:00pm, and WEIS Radio News will have complete election coverage as results on local races come in throughout the evening.

Cherokee County Probate Judge/Commission Chairman Tim Burgess would like to remind voters to keep in mind the importance of wearing a mask as you go to the polls – not only to protect you – but to protect those around you as well.  According to Judge Burgess, all of the polling places were disinfected and sanitized on Monday by a company that specializes in a method of doing so.

Furthermore, all the poll workers have been provided with Personal Protection Equipment, including masks, face shields, gloves, and hand sanitizer to help protect them and you while you are in the polling place.

Voters ARE NOT required to wear a face mask, however it is highly recommended that you do so to protect yourself and others in the polling place.  Wednesday, each polling place will be professionally disinfected and sanitized once again; also make sure to follow the six-foot social distancing requirement while voting today (Tuesday)

Judge Burgess said all precautions are being taken to protect all voters and poll workers.