One of the most talked about General Elections is close at hand. For those wanting to get a head start, early voting begins Wednesday, Oct. 12. The last day to request an early ballot is Oct. 28.

Only two Navajo County races will be decided in the general election. In one, incumbent KC Clark (D) and Graham Harbold (R) are facing off for Navajo County Sheriff. In the other, incumbent Robert Black (R) will be up against Lee Jack Sr. (D) for the office of District I Supervisor.

The remaining county races were either decided in the primary, or the candidate is running unopposed.

In addition to making local choices, voters in Navajo County will be helping determine who will hold state and national offices.

Incumbent John McCain (R) will be up against Ann Kirkpatrick (D) and Gary Swing (G) for the office of U.S. Senator.

Paul Babeu (R), Tom O’Halleran (D) and Ray Parrish (G) will face off for the Congressional District 1 seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

In the contest for District 6 state senator, incumbent Sylvia Allen (R) will face off against Nikki Bagley (D).

Candidates for state representative for Legislative District 6 include Democrat Alex Martinez, and Republican incumbents Brenda Barton and Bob Thorpe.

Candidates for state representative for Legislative District 7 include Democrats Wenona Benally and Eric Descheenie.

Three seats are available on the corporation commission, and the candidates include Democrats Tom Chabin and William “Bill” Mundell, and Republicans Robert “Bob” Burns, Boyd Dunn and Andy Tobin.

For the office of U.S President, those on the ballot include Hillary Clinton (D), Gary Johnson (L), Jill Stein (G) and Donald Trump (R).

In addition to the selection to fill elective offices on the ballot, there will two propositions that could significantly shape Arizona’s future.

Proposition 205

Known as the Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act, Proposition 205 would allow individuals 21 years and older to not only purchase, use and transport up to one ounce of marijuana, but to grow up to six marijuana plants at their home. The Department of Marijuana Licenses and Control would regulate and license the entities involved, and grant local jurisdictions limited authority to enact ordinances and rules to regulate marijuana and marijuana products. Licensing fees would be established for marijuana stores, and a 15 percent tax would be levied on all marijuana and marijuana products.

Proposition 206

Dubbed the Fair Wages and Healthy Family Act, Proposition 206 would increase the minimum wage from $8.05 per hour in 2016 to $10 per hour in 2017 and then incrementally increase the minimum wage to $12 per hour by the year 2020. It would also entitle employees to earn one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, with limits based upon the size of the employer.

Although the pros and cons for each proposition are lengthy, it’s worthwhile to read through them and to study the arguments. A copy of Arizona’s General Election Guide is available through the Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-877-843-8683 or by going online to www.azsos.gov/elections.

Early ballots may be requested from the Navajo County Election Office by going online at www.navajocountyaz.gov, by calling (928) 524-4192 or in person at the recorder’s office at the Navajo County complex in Holbrook.