The 2026 General Election on November 3 is quickly approaching, and The Washington County Times has compiled a complete list of candidates appearing on the ballot in Washington County, along with the public questions voters will consider on Election Day.

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Larry Scott Rutherford, age 76, of Pekin, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Norton Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 4, 1950, to Robert and Mary Rutherford. Larry was truly a jack of all trades and a man who could fix, build, or rebuild just about anything he set his mind to. He especially enjoyed rebuilding tractors and cars and took great pride in bringing old machinery back to life. His love for farming and tractors led him to...

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home Dinah Cook, age 72, of Salem, passed away at Baptist East in Louisville on Saturday, October 4, 2026. Dinah was born on March 22, 1954, to Arthur Davis and Cyrene Davis. Dinah enjoyed many things in life, especially going yard selling and antiquing. She loved taking on DIY sewing projects and furniture projects, always finding joy in creating something new or giving something a fresh purpose. Surviving to cherish her memory are her sons, Bradley Floyd...