ST. CLAIRSVILLE — With emotions running high and energy running low among people all across the United States, time is running out for voters to cast ballots in the 2020 general election.

Election Day is Tuesday, and polling locations across the Buckeye State will be open for in-person voting from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. that day. Early in-person voting is underway and can still be done at county elections board headquarters. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31; 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1; and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, the day before Election Day.

Absentee ballots being delivered in person must be dropped off by 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at elections board offices. Anyone returning an absentee ballot by mail needs to have it postmarked by Monday.

Nov. 13 is the last day for boards of elections to receive mail-in ballots that are postmarked on or before Nov. 2.

Eastern Ohio residents will see a wide variety of races and issues on their ballots. These include:

FEDERAL AND STATE RACES

– Republican President Donald Trump faces a challenge from Democrat and former Vice President Joe Biden.

– U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, of Marietta is being challenged by Belmont-area resident Shawna Roberts, a Democrat.

– Ohio Sen. Frank Hoagland, R-Mingo Junction is up for re-election with a contest against Democrat Michael Fletcher of Athens.

– Three men are competing for the 96th Ohio House District seat held by Democrat Jack Cera of Bellaire, who is term limited and cannot seek re-election. The candidates include Republican Ron Ferguson of Wintersville, Libertarian Oscar Herrera of Wintersville and Democrat Richard Olivito of Steubenville.

BELMONT COUNTY

– Commissioner J.P. Dutton, a Republican, is running against Vince Gianangeli, an independent and former head of the county Department of Job and Family Services

– Incumbent Republican Commissioner Josh Meyer faces a challenge from former commissioner Michael Bianconi, a Democrat.

– Auditor Anthony Rocchio, who was appointed to his post in July 2019 to fill a vacancy created by the death of auditor Roger Conroy, is a Democrat making his first bid for election to the office. He is being challenged by Cindi Henry, a Republican who most recently served as fiscal officer for the city of St. Clairsville.

– Democrat Cory DelGuzzo and Republican Jason Garczyk are seeking to become county recorder as Mary Catherine Nixon retires.

– Bellaire Local School District is asking voters on Nov. 3 to renew a 3-mill tax levy and to approve a new 1-mill levy that would replace an expiring 0.5-mill levy. In essence, this would equate to voters approving an additional 0.5-mill levy.

– The Epworth Park Board of Directors is asking Bethesda voters to approve a new, continuing 1.5-mill park levy for maintenance, insurance and upkeep of village park facilities and reservoir ballfields.

– Martins Ferry has two property taxes on the ballot — a 1-mill, five-year levy to purchase a fire truck; and a 5-mill, five-year renewal levy for police salaries.

– St. Clairsville is proposing three amendments to the city charter for voters to consider:

– The village of Belmont is seeking to replace an existing property tax with a 2-mill continuing levy.

– Bridgeport is seeking approval of two levies: a 5-mill continuing levy to purchase police vehicles and equipment deemed and for officers’ wages; and a 1.5-mill, five-year levy for current expenses.

– Holloway has a 1-mill, five-year levy on the ballot in support of the fire department and a 1.9-mill, five-year levy for current expenses.

– The Powhatan Point Municipal Park District is seeking a 3-mill, five-year levy for operating and improving the pool and the park and improving the pool and park equipment and facilities.

Shadyside has a 1.9-mill, five-year renewal levy pending for current expenses as well as a 2.5-mills, five-year renewal for current expenses.

HARRISON COUNTY

– Republican Lauren E. Knight and independent Steven Stickles are seeking the prosecutor’s office. Knight defeated fellow Republican Owen Beetham, the incumbent, in the April primary.

– Harrison County voters also are being asked to approve a 1-mill, five-year levy in support of the Harrison County Home.

JEFFERSON COUNTY

– Incumbent Commissioner David Maple, a Republican, faces a contest with Democrat Bob Smith.

– independents Daneil Cernak, Patrick Murphy and Frank Petrola are seeking an open commission seat along with Democrat Edward Littlejohn and Republican Tony Morelli after longtime Commissioner Tom Gentile decided to vacate the seat at the end of his term.

Democrat Darrin Corrigan and Republican Andrew Plesich are vying to become county recorder as current Clerk John Corrigan retires.

– Indian Creek Local School District has a 7.9-mill, five-year levy for current operating expenses on the ballot.

Voters in Adena are being asked to adopt a “Sensible Marihuana Ordinance,” which would reduce penalties for misdemeanor marijuana offenses to the lowest level allowed by state law.

MONROE COUNTY

– Incumbent Commissioner Carl Davis, a Democrat, faces Republican Diane Burkhart in the Nov. 3 election.

– Incumbent Commissioner Tim Price, an independent, is being challenged by Republican L. William Bolon and by Democrat Ron Taylor.

– A 0.2-mill, five-year levy in support of the Monroe Soil and Water Conservation District is on the ballot.