(KNZA)---The field of candidates is now set for a number of local races in Brown and  Doniphan Counties following Monday’s filing deadline.

In Brown County, 1st District Commissioner Richard Tesoriero of Hiawatha, a Republican who was appointed last year, will run unopposed in his bid to retain the seat. Also unopposed is Emily Kloepper, a rural Hiawatha Republican, who will seek to remain Register of Deeds through a term expiring in January 2029.

A contested race is set for mayor of Hiawatha, where city commissioner Brian Shefferd will challenge incumbent Becky Shamburg. For Hiawatha City Commission Seat One, Mitch Bruning is running unopposed for the position currently held by David Middendorf, who did not seek re-election.

In Fairview, mayoral incumbent Ronald Rettele faces a challenge from Jessica Ann Homan. Two candidates are also competing for two open city council seats, with incumbent Douglas Bletcher and Jesse Davis on the ballot.

In Doniphan County, three Republican candidates are in the race for 1st District County Commissioner: incumbent Timothy Collins, along with Roger Hopkins and Ben Leatherman. 

Voters will head to the polls for the primary election on August 4th, followed by the general election on November 3rd.