BROWNSTOWN — Those planning to vote in the primary election on May 7 will have the option of visiting any of three vote centers — two in Seymour and one in Brownstown.

Jackson County Commissioners approved a list of voting centers and hours for the primary election during a meeting Tuesday morning at the Jackson County Courthouse, 111 S. Main St., Brownstown.

Early voting is set to start April 9 at the Jackson County Public Library in Seymour at 302 W. Second St. The other vote centers, which will open two weeks before the election on April 22, are at the Jackson County Courthouse, 111 S. Main St., Brownstown, and the Jackson County Learning Center, 323 Dupont Drive, Seymour.

There are just two countywide races on the ballot. There is a five-way GOP race for the three at-large council seats. The candidates are Lucas L. Hanner of Vallonia and incumbent council members John L. Nolting of Brownstown, Brett Turner of Crothersville, Amanda Cunningham Lowery of Vallonia and Roger Hurt of Brownstown.

The only other countywide office on the ballot is the GOP District 2 commissioner’s seat. The candidates are Bret Cunningham, Michael Bobb and Drew Storey, all of Seymour. That position is presently held by Republican Bob Gillaspy, who has decided not to seek a third term.

Candidates for other countywide offices are all incumbent Republicans. They are Surveyor Dan Blann of Brownstown; Drew Markel of Brownstown, District 1 county commissioner; Treasurer Kathy Hohenstreiter of Seymour; Coroner Paul Foster; and Jackson Circuit Court Judge Richard W. Poynter.

Also, five candidates are vying for the GOP gubernatorial nomination: U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, former Attorney General Curtis Hill, Brad Chambers and Eric Doden. Two-term Gov. Eric Holcomb, a Republican, cannot run again because of term limits.

Democrats Tamie Dixon-Tatum and Jennifer G. McCormick are running for that party’s nomination for governor.

Indiana Ninth District Congresswoman Erin Houchin, whose district includes Jackson County, is running for a second two-year term on the Republican ballot. Republican Hugh Doty of Sellersburg is running against Houchin. Democrats Timothy “Tim” Peck of New Washington and D. Liam Dorris of Bloomington are squaring off for the Democratic Party’s nomination for that seat.

Also at the state level, incumbent House District 69 Rep. Jim Lucas, a Seymour Republican, faces a challenge from Brian Savilla of Brownstown. The winner will face Whitcomb on Nov. 5 in the general election. District 69 includes portions of Jackson, Bartholomew, Scott and Washington counties. Also on the ballot are House District 62 Rep. Dave Hall, R-Norman, and House District 65 Rep. Chris D. May, R-Bedford. Both are incumbents.

Democrat Thomas Horrocks is seeking the Democratic Party’s nod for the District 62 nomination. District 62 includes Owen, Pershing and Salt Creek townships in northwestern Jackson County, all of Brown County and part of southern Monroe County, while District 65 includes Carr Township in Jackson County.

Bedford Republican Eric Koch is seeking a third four-year term as the District 44 state senator. District 44 includes Brown, Jackson, Lawrence and Orange counties and portions of Monroe County.