Primary elections begin to take shape

By Kevin Haas and Jennifer Wheeler
Rockford Register Star
Updated Nov. 25, 2013 @ 10:28 pm

Boone County Board:

District 1: Republicans Sherry Giesecke and Raymond Larson. Giesecke filed first, so her name will be placed at the top of the ballot. There are two seats open, each for a four-year term.

District 2: Republicans Jeffrey Carlisle, Ron Wait and Karl Johnson. These three individuals filed their candidacy papers at the same time, so there will be a lottery drawing to determine whose name will be placed at the top of the ballot. There are two seats open, each for a four-year term.

District 3: Republicans Sherry Branson, Marion Thornberry and Chris Berner. Branson filed first, so her name will be placed at the top of the ballot. There are two seats open for four-year terms, one for a two-year term.

Boone County Sheriff: Republicans Phil Beu and Dave Ernest. Both filed their candidacy papers at the same time, so there will be a lottery drawing to determine whose name will be placed at the top of the ballot. There is a single seat open for a four-year term.

Boone County Treasurer: Republican Curt Newport. There is a single seat open for a four-year term.

Boone County Clerk and Recorder: Republican Mary Steurer. There is a single seat open for a four-year term.

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