ELBERT COUNTY — Residents of Elbert County will vote for commissioner, sheriff, a zoning question, state public service commissioner and U.S. senator on Tuesday in the primary election.

The Democratic Party ballot features contested races for Elbert County sheriff, District 3 Elbert County commissioner, Georgia Public Service Commission and U.S. Senator.

Democrats Mario Dunn and incumbent Timothy R. Case will vie to determine who will face Republican Frank H. Eaves in November for a seat on the Board of Commissioners for District 3.

The Republican ballot includes contested races for and U.S. Representative and Georgia Public Service Commissioner.

There will also be a special referendum deciding whether or not Elbert County should adopt and implement a zoning plan.

The position of sheriff will be determined as democrat Melvin Andrews faces incumbent and fellow democrat Barry L. Haston for a third time.

Elbert County’s 11 polls spots will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday for voting.

Advanced voting began Monday at the Elbert County Registrar’s Office and will continue until Friday. Registered voters are able to come between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to vote electronically. A picture ID is required.

The last day to apply with valid reasoning for an absentee ballot is also Friday. The absentee ballot must be in the office of the registrar by July 15.

Election officials said Thursday that 409 of 10,624 registered voters had turned out for advanced voting.

Winners of Tuesday’s primary will appear on the general election ballot on Tuesday, Nov. 4.