Voter registration closes today for city elections

Sample ballots have been sent out and early voting is set to begin Saturday for the city of Fallon’s upcoming City Council election.

Two seats — Ward I and Ward III — are being contested between four candidates in a campaign that culminates with election Tuesday on June 4. Rachel Dahl will face off against Susan Smith-Savala for the Ward I seat while the Ward III seat will be contested between James D. Richardson and Eric W. Blakey to determine the four-year terms.

Early voting will be conducted beginning Saturday through May 31. Early voting on Saturday will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, 55 W. Williams Ave. Early voting will continue next week at the City Clerk’s office, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, May 20-24.

Voter registration for the election closes today, according to Clerk/Treasurer Gary Cordes.

The polls on June 4 will be open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Fallon Convention Center.

Ward I has 1,346 registered voters and Ward III has 1,290 registered voters, according to Cordes.

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