(KMZA)--There will be a contested race in the Republican primary for 1st District Nemaha County commissioner.  

Lester Niehues, of Sabetha, filed May 22nd to challenge Gary Scoby in his bid for re-election to another 4-year term.   

Scoby has served on the Commission since 2006.   

Friday was the filing deadline.  No Democratic candidates filed for the position.  The primary election will be August 7th and the general election is November 6th.