A number of competitive primary races are on the ballot in Marshall County. Republicans Angie Johnson Birchmeier, William Cleavenger and Steven Heim are all running for treasurer. No Democrat had filed as of the Friday deadline. The coroner’s race will be a two-way contest between Republicans John R. Grolich and Bridget Hite. The surveyor’s race drew four Republican candidates: Craig D. Cultice, Rex Gilliland, Don Heckford and Dennis G. Morrison.
Republicans Mike Delp, Sr. and Jason Hall are seeking the county commissioner District 2 seat. The winner of the May primary will face Democrat Rex A. Crump in the November General Election.
Incumbent District 3 Commissioner Kevin Overmyer has drawn a primary challenge from Bill Githens. No Democrat has filed for the seat.
Both Democrats and Republicans have filed for the county council-at-large seats. Incumbents Steve Harper and John Van Vactor are joined by fellow Republicans Penny Lukenbill, Jim Masterson and Jack Roose. Democrats John Nifong, Julian “Jud” Rousch and Donna R. Wentzel have also declared their candidacy.
Several precinct committeemen and state convention delegates have also filed.
Republican Precinct Committeemen: Robert W. Manuel (incumbent), Center 2; Matthew E. Sarber, (incumbent), Center 6; Jim Masterson (incumbent), Center 7; Judith Stone (incumbent), Center 8; Benny Baker (incumbent), German 2; Janice K. (Jan) Holmes, (incumbent), German 3; Daniel R. Holmes, (incumbent), German 4; Jill L. Hassel (incumbent), German 5; Don Morrison (incumbent), North 3; William C. Cleavenger (incumbent), Union 1; Mark A. Thompson, (incumbent), Walnut 1; Donna Pontius, (incumbent), West 1; Susan L. Sauer, West 2; and Tammy Borggren (incumbent), West 3.
Republican State Convention Delegate candidates: Rhonda Anderson, Jesse Bohannon, Jon Bohannon, Terry Burkins, William C. Cleavenger, David Fortin, Bill Githens, Timothy P. Harman, David R. Holmes, Janice K. Holmes, Charles Houin, Rob Kadlec, Stephen D. Neff, Kevin G. Overmyer, Matthew E. Sarber, Susan L. Sauer, Samuel C. Schlosser, Sean Surrisi and Deborah VanDeMark.
Democrat State Convention Delegate candidates: Susan M. Crump, Mary Jo Finley, James Helmke, Michael J. Leda, Michelle Livinghouse and Julian “Jud” Rouch.
