(KNZA)--There will be a contested race for a position on the Brown County Commission in the August primary election.
Lucas Heinen, an Everest Republican, filed before Monday's deadline for the position of 2nd District county commissioner.
The position is currently held by fellow Republican Lamar Shoemaker, who previously filed for re-election to a second 4-year term.
All other candidates for county positions are running opposed.
Meanwhile, there will be two contested races for seats on the Hiawatha City Commission in the November general election.
Incumbent Toni Hull is being challenged by Thomas Martin for Commissioner of Seat 2, and incumbent Brian Shefferd is being challenged by Jen Hoschouer for Commissioner of Seat 3.
Laura Tollefson is running unopposed for Commissioner of Seat 4. The seat is currently held by Evans Woehlecke, who didn't seek re-election.
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