Five candidates are running for two seats on the City Council, and three are running for mayor in Marion’s municipal election Tuesday. Residents may vote from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the city building.

Candidates for mayor are Todd Heitschmidt, Steve Unruh, and incumbent Mary Olson. Candidates for council are Chad Adkins, Duane McCarty, Melissa Mermis, David Mayfield, and incumbent Gerald “Jerry” Kline.

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