Here's who is running for county office in August

Jef Rietsma
Updated ·2 min read

Editor's note: County clerk/register of deeds Lindsay Oswald has said she has withdrawn from the race. Check back to sturgisjournal.com for more.

CENTREVILLE – Six county positions will feature contested races this summer, as the deadline to file for the August primary election was Tuesday.

What might be considered the most high-profile race features five candidates seeking to replace Mark Lillywhite as sheriff. The roster of Republican candidates is comprised of Dennis Allen, Jason Bingaman, Joseph Bingaman, Chad Spence and Gordon Evilsizor.

Stickers proclaiming "I voted" awaited residents upon completion of their ballot.
Stickers proclaiming "I voted" awaited residents upon completion of their ballot.

Three people are vying for the job of county prosecutor. Incumbent David Marvin is being contested by Deborah Davis and former prosecutor John McDonough.

While she initially filed for re-election, county clerk/register of deeds Lindsay Oswald, a nine-year incumbent, said Thursday she has withdrawn from the race. She had been set to face a challenge by Mendon Township resident Gina Everson.

Drain Commissioner Jeff Wenzel, a Lake Templene resident who has served since 2009, will square off against Sturgis resident Josh Harter.

Finally, the seven-member county commission features two contested races. District 4, first-term incumbent Luis Rosado, who oversees Constantine, Mottville and White Pigeon townships, is being challenged by Constantine-area resident David Hayslip. Hayslip sought the same post in 2022, losing to Rosado, after incumbent Dan Czajkowski chose to not seek re-election.

The most-crowded commission race is in District 5, which covers Nottawa and Sherman townships, a portion of Sturgis Township and a sliver of the city of Sturgis. Two-term board member Dennis Allen is not-seeking re-election, as he has opted to run for sheriff instead. Two of the three candidates are Sturgis Township residents: Alan Albarran and Christina Yunker. The third candidate, Craig Crabill, lives in Sherman Township.

County Commission incumbents Jared Hoffmaster, Rick Shaffer, Rusty Baker, chairman Ken Malone and Terry Conklin are uncontested.

County Treasurer Kathy Humphreys, a Nottawa Township resident, is unopposed in her bid for re-election.

All positions are for four-year terms.

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