Yes, it's almost time to go back to the polls.
There were two races in the Democratic primary held on March 5 that will now be decided by a runoff, which will be held on April 2.
For mayor, it's the incumbent, Mayor Shirley Washington, running against state Rep. Vivian Flowers, who gave up her seat in the state Legislature to run for the city's top seat. Those two survived a crowded field of mayoral candidates. There were no candidates running in the Republican primary. The winner of the Democratic primary will likely face multiple candidates who have said they plan to file later in the year as independents for the mayor's seat.
The other race is between Glen Brown Sr. and William Fells. Brown is the incumbent and Fells most recently worked for Washington in her administration. Brown and Fells beat out a third candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 3rd Ward City Council seat. They too could face someone filing as an independent although no one has come forward to say they plan on running for the seat.
Election related dates:
March 25 -- Sample ballots available on Voter View Website on the secretary of state website.
March 25 -- Absentee Ballots will be sent out. Voters must request an absentee ballot application from the county clerk's office.
March 26 -- First day of early voting. Early voting is held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jefferson County Courthouse.
March 26 -- This is the first day a bearer can pick up ballots (maximum 2).
March 26 -- This is the deadline to receive absentee ballot applications by mail, fax, email.
March 29 -- This is the deadline to submit in-person absentee applications for ballots, deadline for the bearer/administrator to deliver absentee ballots, and deadline for county-to-county transfers.
April 1 -- This the last day for early voting. It ends at 5 p.m.
April 2 -- Election day. Designated polling sites will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For details on absentee ballot applications or other information, contact the Jefferson County clerk's office at (870) 541-5322.