(KNZA)--Voters will go to the polls Tuesday, August 6th to decide which candidates for local races advance to the November general election ballot. There will be a number of contested races in the Republican primary.

In Atchison County, incumbent Sheriff Jack Laurie is being challenged by Adams Potts.

In Brown County, incumbent 2nd District County Commissioner Lamar Shoemaker is being challenged by Lucas Heinen.

In Doniphan County, Sheriff Chad Clary is being challenged in his bid for re-election by fellow Republican Mark Allen, who currently serves as undersheriff.

In Jackson County, there are contested races in the Republican primary for 2nd District county commissioner, 3rd District county commissioner and county attorney.

Matthew Devader and Linda Gerhardt are vying for 2nd District County Commissioner. The winner will face incumbent Dan Brenner, an Independent, in November.

Incumbent 3rd District County Commissioner Keith Kelly is being challenged by Thomas Hoffman.

Incumbent County Attorney Jeffery Morrow is being challenged by Bethany Lee.

In Marshall County, Sheriff Tim Ackerman is being challeged in his bid for re-election by James Leis.

Incumbent Magistrate Judge Angela Hecke is being challenged by Mike Vermetten.

Incumbent 2nd District County Commissioner Fritz Blaske is being challenged by Clayton " Moby" Dick and Greg Meyer.

Incumbent 3rd District County Commissioner Keith Bramhall is being challenged by Austin Cline.

In Nemaha County, 2nd District County Commissioner Jason Koch is being challenged by Lane Hanzlicek and Austin Petry. The winner will face Democrat Angela Harkins in November.

Joseph Dalinghaus and Sarah Feldkamp are vying for 3rd District County Commissioner. The position is currently held by Dylan Keim, who didn't seek re-election.

In local state races, 1st District State Senator Dennis Pyle is being challenged in his bid for re-election by Craig Bowser and John Eplee.

In addition, three Republican candidates are vying to fill the seat being vacated by 62nd District State Representative Randy Garber. They include Dorothy Goodman, Dylan Keim and Sean Willcott.

The polls will be open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.