4/22/14 - Three candidates joined the race for the county commission ahead of the filing deadline at 4pm today. Democrat Donald Pushies and Republican Douglas Helzerman are both aiming for the District 4 seat currently held by Ron VanHouten which includes the four western most townships of the county and part of Putnam Township. Helzerman is one of two Republicans challenging incumbent commissioners this year, with Steven Hart set to challenge Board Vice-Chair Steve Williams in the August 5th primary. Also registering last-minute today was Democrat James Delcamp, who will challenge Board Chair Carol Griffith for the District 7 seat which covers Genoa Township. There were no last-minute candidates for the other local contested races, which include the State Senate and two seats in the State House. (TD)
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