By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post

Kansas voters head to the polls on Tuesday for the 2016 Primary Election with a number of key races on the Republican ticket.

In Ellis County, two county commission seats are up for re-election, and there are two Republicans vying for each seat.

The District 2 race features incumbent Barb Wasinger against Al Ackerman. Dean Haselhorst, District 3 incumbent, faces challenger Ron Adams.

In state races, both Republican and Democratic voters will vote for Kansas Senate candidates. On the Republican ticket incumbent Jerry Moran faces challenger DJ Smith of Osawatomie. Democrats will choose between Patrick Wiesner and Monique Singh.

In the race for the First Congressional District, Republican Tim Huelskamp, the incumbent from Fowler, faces Great Bend obstetrician Roger Marshall.

Monday is the deadline for independent candidates to file for the November general election.
Advanced voting ends at noon Monday.

The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m Tuesday.

Click HERE for more on statewide races, election rules and expected turnout.