Starke County Democrat and Republican Chairpersons have until Tuesday, July 3 to fill empty slots on the November Election ballot.

The Republicans need to fill the positions of Surveyor and Treasurer, while the Democrats need to find a candidate for County Commissioner in District 1, which includes the townships of Oregon, Washington and North Bend. Anyone from these townships are eligible.

The Starke County Clerk’s Office also indicated that any candidate wishing to file for a school board position can file a petition in the clerk’s office beginning July 25 through August 24.