After the first day of candidate filing on Feb. 25, races are already in place for Daviess County Assessor and Daviess County Sheriff. The primary election is set for Aug. 4, and the general election will be on Nov. 3.
In the contest for sheriff, three have filed on the Republican ticket. They are Kyle Cornett of Pattonsburg, Larry Adams of Jamesport, and Tyler Miller of Pattonsburg.
Incumbent Daviess County Assessor Sally Black of Gallatin, Democrat, will face Aaron Piburn of Winston, Republican.
Incumbent county commissioners David Cox of Jamesport (First District) and Wayne Uthe of Winston (Second District) filed for re-election on the Republican ticket.
Current coroner Jason Smith filed for that office, also on the Republican side. Smith was appointed as coroner by Governor Mike Parson in 2019 due to the resignation of the previous coroner.
Lacy Corwin of Gallatin filed as a Democrat for collector/treasurer. Current office holder Pam McNeel has opted not to run.
Filing for election as township committee members are the following: Salem Township, Republican David Holcomb of Coffey; Salem Township, Republican Ronetta Burton of Pattonsburg; Jefferson Township, Republican Wayne Uthe of Winston; Union Township, Democrat Dan McCann of Gallatin; Marion Township, Republican Kyle Cornett of Pattonsburg.
Candidate filing is open through March 31 at the county clerk’s office in the courthouse.
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