(KNZA)--A primary election will be needed to narrow the field of candidates vying for two seats on the Elwood City Council.

Seven candidates filed by the June 1st deadline, and Doniphan County Clerk Peggy Franken says the field will be narrowed to four during the August 1st primary election.

The candidates include incumbent Dennis Smith along with Tim Hontz, Paula Hunsaker, Mickey Meers, Dennis Muse, Peggy Wood and Ronnie Young.

The general election is November 7th.

Timmy Kieser, Sr. is running unopposed for re-election as Elwood mayor.