Kenton Mayor Randy Manns is seeking another four years in office in Tuesday’s general election. Although his name is the only one listed for the race on the ballot, he has two write-in challengers. Both John Alexander and Joe Hord are hoping voters will write-in their names on the ballot for the mayor’s race in hopes of unseating the incumbent.

ALGER — Three candidates are competing for two council seats in Alger in Tuesday’s election. Ethan Hunt is the town’s fire chief and was appointed to fill a vacancy on council in August after council member Jennifer Dye resigned. Juanita Downing has served twice on the town’s board of public affairs...

Four candidates will compete for three open seats on the Ridgemont Board of Education in Tuesday’s general election. Newcomer Patrick Stacklin is going against incumbents Cheryl France, Eric Hill and Jerry Turner. France and Turner did not respond to an election questionnaire from the Times.

The Hardin County Board of Elections has announced the last days of in-person absentee/early voting hours for the 2015 general election.

Four candidates will vie for three at-large Kenton City Council openings in the Nov. 3 election. The at-large candidates are elected city-wide.

DUNKIRK — Three people, including both incumbents, will vie for two openings on the Dunkirk Village Council in the Nov. 3 election. Dorothy Baum and Jaide McBride, who are currently on the council, have decided to seek re-election. They are challenged by Linda Gibson.

ALGER — Incumbent Alger mayor David Allen has decided not to return to the job after one term. Two members of council are running in the Nov. 3 election to secure the seat as the village leader.

During the November 3, 2015 election, Hardin County voters are being asked to consider the legalization of Marijuana (as defined in O.R.C. 2925.01(A)(A)). It is known as Issue 3. The procedure called for by Issue 3, is to amend our State Constitution to grant a monopoly to a private business enterprise, bypassing the State Legislature where most laws are passed. Myself and each of the undersigned individuals are united against Issue 3.

McGUFFEY — The mayor’s race in McGuffey will feature the acting mayor against two challengers. When Mayor Gary Conley resigned this summer, council president Greg Howard agreed to be acting mayor, while continuing to hold onto his council seat. Howard will seek election to the mayor’s chair in the Nov. 3 election. He is opposed by Terry Donnal and Aaron Huff.

McGUFFEY — Changes in local income tax regulations will require small municipalities such as McGuffey to pass legislation by the end of the year or risk losing that revenue. Jim Meyer, a consultant with the village of McGuffey, advised the town’s council on Monday night to draft legislation to meet the state’s demands as laid out in HB 5.