(MSC News)-- Voters will go to the polls Tuesday to decide the Republican and Democratic nominees for local, state and federal offices.

In addition, voters in Riverside USD 114 will decide whether to approve a levy of up to about 4.8 mills for five years for capital outlay improvements.

There will be contested races in Brown, Jackson, Nemaha and Marshall Counties in the Republican primary for 1st District County Commissioner.

In Brown County, longtime Commissioner Steve Roberts is being challenged by Richard Lehmkuhl.

In Jackson County, incumbent Commissioner Rob Ladner is being challenged by former Commissioner Ed Kathrens.

In Nemaha County, incumbent Commissioner Gary Scoby is challenged by Lester Niehues.

The winners in all three races will face no opposition in November.

In Marshall County, five Republicans are vying for the seat currently held by Commissioner Bob Connell who did not seek re-election. They include Dave Zutterman, Bill Phillipi, Marty Nordus, Barb Kickhaefer and Shane Hartner.  The winner of the Republican primary will face Democrat Steve Boyda in November.

In Nemaha County, there is a contest race in the Republican primary for district magistrate judge with incumbent Elizabeth Deiter being challenged by Scott Anson.  The winner will face no opposition in November.

There are also contested races for several state offices—including governor.  Seven candidates have filed on the Republican ticket for governor/lieutenant governor, while Democrats will chose their nominee between five candidates.

Seven Republicans are running to replace 2nd District U.S. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins, who did not seek re-election.  The winner of the Republican primary will face Democrat Paul Davis in November.  

The polls will be open Tuesday from 7 in the morning until 7 in the evening.