Early voting is just over two weeks away for the Democratic Primary. To help local residents make an informed decision at the polls, the Southern Standard and WCPI are holding a political forum this Monday night at Warren County Administrative Offices.

Start time is 6 p.m.

All candidates in contested countywide races in the Democratic Primary have been invited to participate.

Squaring off for sheriff in the Democratic Primary are Rodney Whiles and Herb Rowland. They will be given four minutes to speak and will be asked questions.

Due to the excitement surrounding the sheriff’s race, the five independent candidates have been invited to participate and will be given four minutes to speak. They will not be asked questions.

The five independent candidates for sheriff are Billy Joe Crouch, Bobby Edwards, Marc Martin, John Morgan and Tommy Myers. They will not be on the ballot in May.

As independents, they do not have a party primary and automatically advance to the General Election on Aug. 2. The only two sheriff candidates on the ballot in May will be Rowland and Whiles.

Also invited to attend the forum are the two Democratic candidates for register of deeds. Terry Smith and Wes Williams will be on the ballot May 1. They will be given four minutes to speak.

The three Democrats vying for circuit court clerk are also encouraged to participate. They are Duane Sherrill, Melanie Milstead, and Casi Powell Cantrell. Only one will advance to the General Election. They will also get four minutes to speak.

Early voting for the Democratic Primary is April 11-26. The primary is May 1.