Nemaha Co city, school candidate list finalized
06/05/2025

(KMZA)--Several additional candidates filed before Monday's deadline for city and school board positions up for election this November in Nemaha County.

In school board filings:

Tim Aberle filed for position 4 on the Prairie Hills USD 113 Board of Education, which is currently held by Doug Renyer who did not file for re-election. In addition, Ann Shaughnessy filed for position 6, which is currently held by Phillip Buessing who didn't seek re-election. Stanley Keim is running unopposed for position 2 on the board.

Amy Huerter filed for position 4 on the Nemaha Central USD 115 Board of Education. The position is currently held by Jason Kramer who did not seek re-election. In addition, Betsy Macke filed for position 6, which is currently held by John Deters who did not seek re-election. Cara Baker is running unopposed for re-election to position 2 on the board and Alex Bergstrom to retain position 3.

In city filings:

Austin Wasinger filed for the position of Commissioner of Finance on the Sabetha City Commission. The position is currently held by Maridel Wittmer who did not seek re-election.

3rd Ward Seneca City Councilman Jim Mitchell filed for re-election. In addition, Joe Mitchell filed for re-election as Seneca Mayor. Both will face no opposition. There will be a contested race for the 1st Ward Council seat, with incumbent Joe Schmelzle being challenged by Jacee Corby.

Five candidates filed before the deadline for three open seats on the Centralia City Council. They include Nathaniel Engelken, JB Holland, Doug Nelson, Alan Reinecke and Madison Voet.

A primary election will not be necessary. The general election will be held November 4.


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