Ohio voters are once again in the national spotlight. A key swing state in general elections, Ohio’s primaries take on added importance this year as Gov. John Kasich stakes his presidential aspirations on winning his home state Tuesday, with other Republicans hoping he can slow businessman Donald Trump’s drive to the nomination. On the Democratic side, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders …

Precincts and voting locations for Tuesday’s primary election have been announced by the Hardin County Board of Elections. Voting hours will be 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Early voting for the 2016 primary election is continuing in the Hardin County Board of Elections in the basement of the courthouse at the following times:

History has repeated itself for Gerald Potter. The former two-term Hardin County Commissioner said when he was first elected, he replaced Ed Elliott in January of 2001. Elliott at that time chose to run for state representative.

MOUNT VICTORY — Even though the Republican presidential debates may resemble a “WWF cage match” more than a discussion of the issues, said Ohio Senate President Keith Faber, the Republican party must stand behind their nominee in the November election.

The Hardin County Board of Elections held its reorganizational meeting on Saturday, March 5. Board members Rob Radway and Don Traxler both were reappointed for new terms by Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted.

Two times, Kevin Rettig has tried to win Robert Cole Sprague’s seat representing the 83rd District in the Ohio House and twice he has failed. Rettig is hoping his third attempt will bring different results.

Hardin County Democrats on Saturday got a chance to hear from two people who will be near the top of their election ticket. Frances Strickland, wife of U.S. Senate candidate Ted Strickland, and Supreme Court candidate Cynthia Rice were featured speakers at the Democrats’ Presidents Day Luncheon at Walnut Grove Church.

Absentee early voting begins today in Ohio for the March 15 primary election. Voters may cast their early ballots at the Hardin County Board of Elections office in the basement of the courthouse.

Two incumbent Hardin County Commissioners will face challenges to keep their seats in 2016. Ed Elliott will face fellow Republican Robert Carder in the March 15 primary. No Democrat returned petitions to appear on the ballot for the Jan. 3 seat.