(KNZA)--With last week's filing deadline, there will be a several contested races in November for positions on Jackson County's three school boards.
For the Jackson Heights USD 335 Board, there will be three contested races. Kallie Kirk and Wendie Edwards are seeking position 2, which had been held by the late Melinda Wareham. Incumbent Neal Keeler is being challenged by Corey Thomas and Jordan Smith for position 3. Michelle Schierling and Jacob Wareham are vying for position 7, the at-large position. The position is currently held by Konrad Coe, who didn't file for re-election.
For the Holton USD 336 Board, there will be two contested races. Incumbent Rex Frazier is being challenged by Brittany Debarge for position 1 on the board. Debarge currently holds position 2 on the board, but filed for position 1 because she moved. Incumbent Dena Swisher is being challenged for position 7 on the board by Brady Black and Allyson Sanders.
For the Royal Valley USD 337 Board, there will be two contested race. Ruth Slocum and Cindy Broxterman are vying for position 3. The position is currently held by Pat Tuck who didn't seek re-election. Broxterman currently hold position 7, the at-large position, but opted to file for position 3. Filing for position 7 were Leonard Allen and Rhonda Lefferd.
There will be no primary election. The general election will be held November 7.
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