As Primary Election night comes and goes, there are a handful of local elections Regional Radio News is watching.
In Christian County, three Republican attorneys are fighting to become the nominee for State’s Attorney, where the winner will face incumbent Democrat Wes Poggenpohl. Dan Markwell, Dennis Atteberry and John McWard are all facing each other as Republicans. Poggenpohl is running unopposed in the Democrat Primary.
The District 4 Christian County Board Republican race features the Board Chairman Matt Wells against three others, including Jean Vanderbergh, Dale Livingston, and Miranda Langen. Two of the four candidates will move on.
In District 3, Bryan Sharp, Seth Foster and Raymond Koonce are vying for the Republican nomination. Two will move on.
In the 5th Judicial District Appellate Court race, Republicans Mike McHaney and Barry Vaughan are battling for the right to replace Honorable David Overstreet.
In Shelby County, the race for the Republican nominee to be treasurer is on between Erica Firnhaber and Missy Haynes.
Shelby County Board races are not too contested outside of the 10th District, where there are three candidates and two slots. Sharon Ongman, Martha Firnhaber and Tim Morse are seeking nominations.
There are a couple of propositions to consider in both counties.
In Christian County, Panhandle School District is considering the deactivation of Lincolnwood Junior High School facility. This would send those students to Morrisonville School District. While Morrisionville School District is considering the deactivation of the high school and send those students to Panhandle High School. Those are two separate propositions.
In Shelby County, a proposition asks if the Sullivan School District will demolish and renovate the Middle School building with an expected cost value of $25 million. While the Neoga School District is asking Shelby and two other counties if they can renovate various buildings in the district for a cost of $3.5 million.
Early voting is closed. You can find your polling location when you contact your local county clerk’s office.
Stay tuned to Regional Radio News for election updates throughout the evening.
