Russell County has strong voter turnout for primary election

Thursday, May 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell County had a strong voter turnout for this week’s primary election. 5,705 voters cast a ballot in the primary election – a turnout of about 40.8 percent. That was about 5.5 percent higher than […]

2026 Russell County Primary Election Results

Wednesday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

County Judge Executive Randy Marcum – 3,043 Chad Aaron – 2,002 County Clerk Patti Glover – 2,694 Amy Riggins Melson – 2,411 Sheriff Derek Polston – 2,058 Jeff Hancock – 1,822 Corey Meyer – 955 […]

Russell County sees notable increase in voter registration ahead of primary election

Tuesday, May 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County saw a notable increase in voter registration ahead of the primary election. From March 1 until voter rolls were closed on April 20, Russell County saw a net increase of 198 registered voters. […]

One week remaining to request absentee ballot for upcoming primary election

Tuesday, April 28 by Zac Oakes

Eligible voters only have one week remaining to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming primary election. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is next Tuesday, May 5. Voters can be eligible for an […]

Important dates and information for primary election

Monday, April 27 by Zac Oakes

Here are important dates and information to know about the upcoming primary election. Election Day: Tuesday, May 19 | Polls open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jamestown Elementary School: Lake, Jamestown, Rowena and […]

Portal remains open to request an absentee ballot for upcoming primary election

Thursday, April 16 by Zac Oakes

The portal to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming primary election remains open. Those who qualify to vote absentee still have time to request a ballot ahead of the primary election. Russell County Clerk […]

Two weeks remain to register to vote in primary election

Tuesday, April 7 by Zac Oakes

Only two weeks remain for anyone not yet registered to vote to do so in time for the upcoming primary election. The deadline to register to vote is Tuesday, April 20 by 4 p.m. Voter […]

Candidates learn position on ballot for May primary election

Thursday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

A public drawing for ballot positions for the upcoming May primary was held earlier today. Here is the order in which candidates will appear on the ballot in the primary election. Russell County Judge Executive […]

Glover expects polling places to remain the same for May primary election

Friday, January 2 by Zac Oakes

We’ve officially entered an election year with the May primary election now just about 5 months away. Russell County Clerk Patti Glover said a heavy amount of election planning will begin this month, and said […]

Deadline to change political party for upcoming primary election is December 31

Friday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

The deadline to change political parties for the upcoming primary election in May is coming up. Russell County Clerk Patti Glover is reminding Russell County voters they only have a few days remaining if they […]

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Russell County has strong voter turnout for primary election

2026 Russell County Primary Election Results

Russell County sees notable increase in voter registration ahead of primary election

One week remaining to request absentee ballot for upcoming primary election

Important dates and information for primary election

Portal remains open to request an absentee ballot for upcoming primary election

Two weeks remain to register to vote in primary election

Candidates learn position on ballot for May primary election

Glover expects polling places to remain the same for May primary election

Deadline to change political party for upcoming primary election is December 31

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown