Boone County voters have several contenders to choose from in the Republican primary for the County Board.
There are 11 candidates running in three districts, where two seats are available in each.
In District 1, the race is not contested. Voters can choose both Sherry Giesecke and Raymond Larson.
In District 2, incumbents Karl Johnson and Ronald Wait are seeking re-election. Also running are Jeffrey Carlisle and Mark Sanderson.
In District 3. Marion Thornberry is the incumbent. The other two candidates are Sherry Branson and Brad Stark. Voters also must select between Chris Berner and Kenneth Freeman to fill a two-year term in that district.
On the Democratic side, there are no contested races.
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