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KALAMAZOO, MI -- The day is here to flex your voting rights. Election Day is Tuesday, Aug. 7.

Packed ballots of Republican, Democratic and other contenders vying for their party's nomination await voters. Winners of those primary contests will continue to the November general election.

Scroll down to see a summary of races voters in Kalamazoo and Allegan counties will see on their local ballots Tuesday.

For information on where you're registered and to see what will be on your ballot, see the Michigan Secretary of State's website.

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Clockwise from top left, David Benac, Rich Eichholz, George Franklin and Matt Longjohn (Photos submitted by candidates)

Congress - Michigan's 6th District

The nomination for Democratic candidate on the November ballot comes down to four men.

The winner will compete for Michigan's 6th District Congressional seat, currently held by long-time incumbent U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph.

Four Democrats compete for 6th District Congress seat in Aug. 7 primary

David Benac is a Western Michigan University history professor and representative of the American Association of University Professors. He holds a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University, a master's degree from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and a doctorate from the University of Missouri.

Rich Eichholz is biologist and co-founder of renewable energy company Qmulus LLC. He has a bachelor's degree from Cornell University and a doctorate from the University of Illinois.

George Franklin is president of Franklin Public Affairs and a former lobbyist for Kellogg. He graduated with a bachelor's degree and law degree from American University.

Matt Longjohn is a former national health officer for the YMCA, who gave up his job to run for Congress. He has a bachelor's degree from Kalamazoo College and a medical degree and master's of public health from Tulane University.

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From left, Thomas Whitener, Alberta Griffin and Corey Kendal (Photos submitted by candidates)

Michigan House - 61st District

Three Democrats hoping for the nomination to Michigan's 61st House District will face off Tuesday. The winner will be on the ballot with incumbent Republican Rep. Brandt Iden in November.

Three Democrats run for 61st District House nomination in primary

The 61st District contains the city of Portage, Oshtemo, Texas, Prairie Ronde and Schoolcraft townships and the villages of Schoolcraft and Vicksburg in Kalamazoo County.

Corey Kendal, 23, is a Western Michigan University student working as a youth development professional at the Boys and Girls Club of Kalamazoo.

Alberta Griffin, 38, is a professor at WMU and president of AGS Data Analytic Consulting. She has a bachelor's degree in dietetics and biology, a master's degree in family education and nutrition education and is a candidate for her doctorate in health sciences and statistics.

Thomas Whitener, 32, is a self-employed game designer. He graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a bachelor's degree in interactive design and game development.

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Matt Hall, left, and David Maturen (Photos submitted by candidates)

Michigan House - 63rd District

Tuesday's election will determine the Republican nominee for State Representative for Michigan's 63rd District.

Matt Hall and incumbent David Maturen will face off for the seat. The winner will face Jennifer Aniano, who is running unopposed for the Democratic Party nomination.

Matt Hall, David Maturen vie for 63rd House District nomination

The 63rd district includes the eastern half of Kalamazoo County along with portions of southern and central Calhoun County, including the city of Marshall.

Matt Hall, Michigan Republican Party State Committeeman, was a former West Michigan Liaison for Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette's office. He has degrees from Western Michigan University and WMU-Cooley Law School.

David Maturen, currently serves as the representative for the 63rd district. He holds a degree from Western Michigan University. He has held held multiple positions, including 14 years as Brady Township Trustee, 12 years as a Kalamazoo County Commissioner, with three years as Chair and four years as State Representative.

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Mark Ludwig, left, and Erik Almquist (Photos submitted by candidates)

Michigan House - 80th District

The Democratic nomination for State Representative in Michigan's 80th District will go to either Erik Almquist or Mark Ludwig.

Incumbent Mary Whiteford is running unopposed for the Republican nomination.

Erik Almquist, Mark Ludwig compete for 80th House District nomination

The 80th District includes all of Allegan County except its northeast corner.

Erik Almquist works at Apple, has an associate degree, and experience as a city councilman.

Mark Ludwig is a Maintenance Manager for Abcor Industries in Holland. He has a bachelor's degree from Michigan State and has served on various boards.

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Dave Pagel, left, and Kim LaSata (Photos submitted by candidates)

Michigan Senate - 21st District

Two Republicans are on the ballot Tuesday for the nomination for Michigan's 21st District Senate seat. The district includes all of Berrien, Cass and St. Joseph counties.

Two state representatives compete for 21st Senate District nomination

Dave Pagel is in his 3rd and final term in the House of Representatives. He founded Dave Pagel Produce, an apple farm. He has a bachelor's degree in AgriBusiness from MSU.

Kim LaSata was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in November 2016. She has served on various committees including the House Committee on Appropriations. She graduated from Lake Michigan Catholic High School in St. Joseph. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and a Master's degree in Literacy Studies from Western Michigan University.

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Shequita Lewis, left, and Michael Seals (Photos submitted by candidates)

Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners - 4th District

Democrats, Michael Seals and Shequita Lewis, will face off for the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners 4th District seat. There is no Republican opponent in the November election.

Long-time Kalamazoo County faces newcomer in primary

The 4th District represents parts of Kalamazoo Township and the city of Kalamazoo.

Incumbent Michael Seals, 57, has served on the board for four straight terms. The retired U.S. Navy veteran worked at Consumers Energy and has served on various community boards. He has an associate's degree in business from Davenport College.

Shequita Lewis, 32, is a salesperson and consultant for Bedroom Kandi, an adult toy boutique. She served on the county's various boards. She is a graduate of Kalamazoo Public Schools and is working toward a degree at Kalamazoo Valley Community College.

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John Gisler, left, and Kraig Lee (Photos submitted by candidates)

Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners - 8th District

The 8th District includes townships of Brady, Pavilion, Prairie Ronde, Schoolcraft, and villages of Schoolcraft and Vicksburg.

Two Republicans will face off for the nomination Tuesday, Aug. 7. The winner will face Democrat Cody Dekker in the November general election.

Republicans face off in 8th District Kalamazoo County primary

Incumbent John Gisler, 74, served on the county board for three terms. The retired Pfizer Inc. manager ran uncontested in 2016. He has an associate's degree in zoology and chemistry from Wabash College and a master's degree in finance from Syracuse University.

Kraig Lee, 47, is business manager and financial secretary for the Electrical Workers Local Union 131. He also serves as secretary for the Kalamazoo County Building Authority. Lee graduated from Schoolcraft High School, the National Joint Electrical Training Alliance and George Meany College.

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Brian Kovacik, left, and Dale Shugars (Photos submitted by candidates)

Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners - 9th District

A two-time commissioner is seeking reelection and once again facing the same opponent in the primary election. The 9th District serves portions of Oshtemo and Texas townships.

Republican rematch set for August primary in Kalamazoo County

The winner of Tuesday's election will go up against Democrat Christine Morse.

Incumbent Dale Shugars 65, has served on the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners since 2014. A certified public accountant, Shugars holds a bachelor's in business administration from Western Michigan University. He is a graduate of Portage Northern High School.

Brian Kovacik worked as a sales consultant at KSS Enterprise, a local distributor of custodial laundry and wash supplies, equipment and services. He attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Western Michigan University and is a resident of Texas Township.

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Nasim Ansari, left, and Steve Carra (Photos submitted by candidates)

Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners - 10th District

Two Republicans will go before the voters Tuesday for the nomination in the 10th District November election.

The district serves people in a portion of Portage Township.

Ansari, Carra compete in 10th District Kalamazoo County primary

The winner will run for the seat against current 10th District Commissioner Mike Quinn, who is running unopposed for the Democratic Party nomination.

Steve Carra, 29, is a Legislative Aide for State Representative Steve Johnson. He graduated from Portage Northern High School in 2007 and WMU in 2011 with degrees in economics and political science and a minor in mathematics.

Nasim Ansari, 71, is retired and has an "MS and MBA" degree. He served time as a Kalamazoo County Commissioner, Portage City Council member, a member of the Kalamazoo County Planning Committee and other local government positions.

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Members of the "Say YES to Seniors" campaign committee meet on July 12, 2018 in the city of Kalamazoo, Michigan. (Malachi Barrett | MLive.com)

Senior Services Tax

Voters will decide if Kalamazoo County should levy a new tax to alleviate a waiting list for senior services provided through the local agency on aging.

Kalamazoo County voters to decide on $2.8M senior services tax

A six-year, 0.35-mill property tax for senior services is up for consideration on the ballot. The tax would be $35 a year for the owner of property with a taxable value of $100,000, and would raise $2.82 million in its first year.

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Mattawan Schools $19.1 million bond proposal

The Mattawan Consolidated School district is hoping to demolish vacant buildings with the help of a nearly $20 million bond presented to the voters in August.

Mattawan District seeks $19M bond to demolish, upgrade buildings

The $19.1 million bond will go before district voters in Van Buren and Kalamazoo counties.

The district hopes to use the money to demolish two vacant buildings, renovate another and provide other district-wide building maintenance.

Cooper Township Tax

The township is asking voters to approve a .1451-mill tax for 20 years to provide funds "for all township purposes authorized by law" and restore the full amount of the previously authorized millage lost as a result of a reduction under Michigan's Headlee Amendment.

School, library tax request among issues on Kalamazoo-area ballots

If approved, the tax is expected to raise $40,000 in the 2018 calendar year.

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Galesburg/Charleston Memorial District Library

The 1.3-mill tax request represents a renewal of the .9987-mill rate that expires in 2018 plus .3013 mills on top of that. The 10-year tax would provide funds for all library purposes and, if approved, is expected to raise about $157,000 in its first year.

Allegan County - Ransom District Library

The Plainwell-based library is hoping to borrow $6.2 million for a new library facility. If approved, the bonds would would fund construction of a new library building, demolition of the old facility and other improvements to the site.

Augusta-Ross Township District Library tax

Voters will decide whether the library can levy a .50-mill tax to support library operations. A portion of that request, .4913 mills, represents a renewal of the tax that expired in 2017, with .0087 mills representing an increase to restore the previously authorized millage rate. If approved, the 10-year tax is expected to raise about $161,000 in its first year.

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Allegan road resurfacing & reconstruction millage renewal

Allegan County, which has a few precincts in Ottawa County, is asking voters for road resurfacing and reconstruction millage renewal.

The millage would raise an estimated $4.4 million the first year of the levy for primary road resurfacing, prevention, and related preparation, and city/village road improvement.

Allegan voters have a few weighty issues on the primary ballot

The proposal would renew the 0.9916 mill and increase that millage by 0.0084 mills to restore it to its original 1.0 mill before Headlee rollbacks. The request is for six years, from 2018 through 2023.

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Allegan schools operating millage renewal

Allegan Public Schools has a few precincts in Ottawa County. The district is asking for its operating millage to be renewed by 17.9172 mills, and also be increased by .5 mill for two years, 2019 and 2020, for operating purposes.

Only non-homestead properties - second homes, rental properties and businesses - pay the district operating millage of 18 mills, not primary residences

Allendale, Hamilton, and Belding schools also have proposals

The millage would generate approximately $3.1 million the first year. The additional millage would only be used in case of a Headlee rollback.

By law, the maximum levy for an operating millage is 18 mills but districts are asking for additional mills a cushion against Headlee rollbacks to ensure the district can still collect 18 mills even as property values rise.

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Allegan senior millage renewal, increase

Sherry Owens, director of Allegan County Senior and Veterans Services, said the county needs more funds to provide multiple services to a growing number of seniors, age 60 and over, seeking assistance.

Voters in a few precincts in Ottawa County will weigh in on the senior millage renewal and increase proposal.

Allegan voters have a few weighty proposals on the primary ballot

Allegan provides multiple services including meals, transportation, adult day care and in-home support through the senior millage. The proposal asks voters to levy .0493 mills for four years, 2018 through 2021, to raise $2.2 million to support services.

The proposal is a renewal of the previously voted on 0.436 mills and a new additional millage 0.057 mills. Based on property tax for a $100,000 home, Owens said it would cost $24.65 per year - an increase of $5.70 cent over what is currently being paid.

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Allegan 911 surcharge renewal

Allegan County Sheriff Frank Baker said the 911 surcharge renewal is going to ensure the county has the resources and technology available to save lives.

Allegan voters have a few weighty proposals on the primary ballot

Beginning Jan. 1, 2020 through Dec. 31, 2025, voters are asked to authorize the county to continue assessing a monthly surcharge of up to and not to exceed $3 on the monthly billings of devices that can call 911, including landlines, cell phones, Voice over Internet Protocol, OnStar, etc.

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This year, MLive Media Group partnered with the League of Women Voters of Michigan to provide candidate information and other voting resources to our readers.

MLive partners with League of Women Voters on voter guide

Information on all state and federal races and many of Michigan's county and local races will be available at Vote411.org - the election-information website run by the League of Women Voters.

Voters statewide will also cast votes Aug. 7 to determine which Democrat and Republican will square off in the November general election for governor.

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The Democratic candidates are Abdul El-Sayed, Shri Thanedar and Gretchen Whitmer. Republican candidates are Brian Calley, Patrick Colbeck, Jim Hines and Bill Schuette. Libertarian candidates are Bill Gelineau and John Tatar.

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Still have more questions about voting in Tuesday's primary election?

Go here for information from the Kalamazoo County Clerk's Office. Frequently asked questions from Allegan County's Clerk can be answered here.