For a full preview of local and regional races in next week’s general election, pick up a copy of this week’s Republic-Times.

The paper includes candidate profiles for all local races and the races for U.S. Senate and U.S. Congress:

• Monroe County Board of Commissioners — Vicki Koerber and Leo Stephan

• Monroe County Circuit Clerk — Sandy Sauget and Lisa Fallon

• Monroe Coroner — Bob Hill and Cassy Goldschmidt

• Monroe County State’s Attorney — Heather Wescoat Dabler and Chris Hitzemann

• U.S. Representative for the Illinois 12th Congressional District — Mike Bost and CJ Baricevic

• Illinois State Senator, 58th District — Paul Schimpf and Sheila Simon

There is also early voting information and an overview of a constitutional amendment voters will be asked to consider.

If you don’t already receive the paper, you can subscribe by calling 939-3814 or clicking here, or pick up a copy at any of these locations.