(KNZA)--There will be a contested race in the August Republican primary for 1st District Brown County Commissioner.
The Brown County Clerk’s Office says Richard Lehmkuhl filed Thursday to challenge longtime Commissioner Steve Roberts.
Roberts filed April 30th for re-election to another 4-year term.
No Democratic candidate has filed so far.
The County Clerk’s office also says Douglas Bletscher filed Thursday for one of two seats up for election in November on the Fairview City Council. In addition, also up for election is the position of mayor.
Candidates have until noon, June 1st to file at the Brown County Clerk’s Office.
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