Voters who are registered with no party affiliation, and it seems like there are more and more of those every day, need to remember when they go to the polls or ask for an early ballot for the Aug. 30 primary they will need to designate what ballot they want to vote on.

There are three choices, including Democrat, Republican or Town Council only. The choices for the council seats are included in the partisan ballots but, for anyone who just wants to vote in the council election, they can request a ballot with only those candidates listed.

The deadline to request an early mail ballot is Tuesday, July 19. This can be done by visiting the county recorder’s website, recorder.maricopa.gov/elections.

Early ballots will be sent out via mail on Wednesday, Aug. 3. Those who want to vote early, but not necessarily by mail, can visit a number of early balloting sites including Fountain Hills Town Hall beginning Monday, Aug. 8. You will be able to cast an early ballot during town hall business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The registration deadline for the August primary election is Monday, Aug. 1. Registration can also be done online at the recorder’s website mentioned above.

The August primary election will include three seats on the Town Council and the office of mayor. There are five candidates for the three seats including two incumbents, Councilmen Dennis Brown and Cecil Yates. Also on the ballot for council are former Councilman and P&Z Chairman Mike Archambault, Timothy Rawlings and Art Tolis.

Mayor Linda Kavanagh is running without a nominated opponent. However, former Councilwoman Ginny Dickey is considering mounting a write-in campaign to challenge Kavanagh at the polls.

County offices on the ballot include Treasurer with incumbent Paul Petersen running unchallenged. Attorney candidates include incumbent Republican Bill Montgomery, Democrat Diego Rodriguez and Libertarian Michael Kielsky as a write-in.

County Recorder Helen Purcell faces a primary challenge from Aaron Flannery in the Republican race, and Adrian Fontes in running as a Democrat.

The race for county schools superintendent includes Republicans Dan Covey, Jana Jackson and Steve Watson. Michelle Robertson is running as a Democrat.

Incumbent Sheriff Joe Arpaio, a Fountain Hills resident, is challenged in his own party by Wayne Baker, Marsha Ann Hill and Dan Saban. Paul Penzone is the Democrat running.

Congressman David Schweikert, a Fountain Hills resident and District 6 incumbent, is facing a primary challenge in the Republican Party from Russ Wittenberg. Democrats John Williamson, Brian Sinuk and Aaron Sutton are running for the opportunity to challenge the Republican choice in the General Election.

Senator John McCain is facing a primary challenge from Republicans Alex Meluskey, Dr. Kelli Ward and Clair Van Steenwyk. Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick is unchallenged as a Democrat in the Senate race and will face the GOP choice in the General Election.