Caucuses tonight

In Jefferson County, the caucuses for both political parties begin at 7 p.m. today.

Voters are urged to be already through the doors and lined up by precinct or ward by 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. at most locations, except Fairfield High School opens at 5:30 p.m.

Voters need to attend a caucus location where they can vote.

The following locations are for Jefferson County Republicans to caucus:

? Fairfield High School Commons will be the spot for all residents within Fairfield city limits, that is, all of Wards 1-5; plus residents of the townships of Center, Cedar and Buchanan.

? Batavia Senior Center, Batavia, is where residents of Locust Grove, Liberty and Des Moines townships will caucus.

? The Van Voorst Room at the Packwood Christian Church, Packwood, is the location to caucus for residents of Polk and Blackhawk townships.

? Lockridge City Hall is hosting residents of Lockridge and Round Prairie townships to caucus.

? Pleasant Plain, 500 Fifth St., Pleasant Plain, will be the caucus site for residents of Walnut and Penn townships, as well as Pleasant Plain.

All Jefferson County Democrats will gather at Lincoln School.

Unlike the general election in November, voters must be registered with one of these two major political parties to have a vote tonight. Voters must be 18 years old by Election Day, Nov. 6, to vote in the caucuses.

If independents or someone eligible to vote but not yet registered wants to participate, there is the availability to register at their residential caucus location tonight. To register at the caucus, show up early; bring a valid photo identification and proof of address.