While some area residents have already cast ballots by early voting, many more will go to the polls Thursday to make their selections from among a large pool of candidates for federal, state and local offices.
Voters may vote in either the Democratic or the Republican state primary election, but not both. In addition, all eligible voters in Hamilton County may vote in the county general election.
After considering the many candidates and their positions on the issues, the Free Press makes the following recommendations for the state primary elections, followed by recommendations in the Hamilton County general election.
IF YOU VOTE IN THE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY, WE RECOMMEND:
* For governor, U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp.