(KAIR)--Candidates, seeking Atchison County-based seats in November's election, are set to meet the public. That's scheduled to happen Tuesday evening, from 6 until 8:00, at the Atchison Elk's Lodge, located at 609 Kansas Avenue, in Atchison.

Arranged by local service group Project Atchison, the evening will also include the opportunity to register to vote for those residents who have not yet done so in time for the November 7 general election.

According to a release from Project Atchison, 11 candidates, for various offices up for election, will be in attendance. That includes candidates seeking positions on the Atchison City Commission and the Effingham City Council, as well as the Boards of Education for the Atchison County Schools of USD 377 and the Atchison Public Schools of USD 409.

Dr. John Eplee, who has filed for the up-for-election 1st District Senate seat in 2024, is also confirmed to attend.

The public is invited to the meet and greet, with light refreshments to be provided by the National Education Association.