As many voters are calling this the most significant election in American history, The Fort Scott Tribune spoke with local residents to obtain their opinions.

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"Every election is important, but this election is very important," said Julie McClellan, Fort Scott.

The number of registered voters continues to climb. The total number of registered voters in Bourbon County has increased each year since 2006. In 2006 the number was at 9,791 voters growing to 9,968 in 2007 and is currently sitting at 10,085 with less than two weeks left to register. The county saw a spike in registration numbers in 2002 when it increased by nearly 2,000 voters.

"(Voting) is our civic right," said Maria Bahr, Fort Scott. "And since our country has gained that right through the bloodshed of our soldiers, we would exercise that right."

Many people are choosing to exercise their right to vote in order to make a difference. This year's election will hold several changes.

There are two County Commissioner seats open, three state representative seats, and of course the position of President of the United States of America.

"Voting gives a feeling that you are using your voice, if you don't vote you can't complain about who wins," said Crystal Wilson, Fort Scott.

Rachell Arnold of Fort Scott added, "I'm voting to make changes in this world."

There are many important races in this year's elections, below are a list of the national, state, and county races that will be decided on November 4.

In the President/Vice President race John McCain/Sarah Palin (R) are running against Barak Obama/Joe Biden (D). In the U.S. Senator race Pat Roberts (R) is running against Jim Slattery (D). For the U.S. Representative of the 2nd District Lynn Jenkins (R) is running against Nancy Boyda (D). For the Kansas Representative of the 13th District Bob Marshall (R) is running against Patty Horgan (D). For the Kansas Representative of the 2nd District Jeffrey Locke (R) is running against Robert "Bob" Grant (D). For the Kansas Representative of the 4th District Lynne Oharah (R) is running against Shirley Palmer (D). For the County Commissioner for the 2nd District J.W. "Jingles" Endicott (R) is running against Cindy Clements (D). For the County Commissioner for the 3rd District Marvin Creager (R) is running against Harold Coleman (D). For County Clerk Joanne Long (R) is running against Jackie DeMott (D). Susan Quick (D) is running unopposed for County Treasurer, as is Sharon Elder (R) for Register of Deeds and Terri Johnson (R) for County Attorney. In the Sheriff race, Ron Gray (R) is running against Cindy Gillispie (D).