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DeKalb Democratic Primary date set
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The DeKalb County Election Commission, standing, from left, Barbara Vanatta, Jackie Smith, Lisa Peterson and Jim Dean. Seated are Chairman Walteen Parker and Administrator of elections Dennis Stanley.

 

The next DeKalb County Democratic Primary has been set for Tuesday, May 1, 2018.

 

The DeKalb County Election Commission chose the date Monday night at its regular monthly meeting. Democratic nominees for the offices of County Mayor, Circuit Court Clerk, Road Supervisor, Sheriff, Register of Deeds, County Clerk, Trustee and two county commissioners in each of the seven districts will be chosen.

 

Candidates will face potential Republican and/or Independents in the August, 2018 general election. The DeKalb County Republican Party chooses its nominees by caucus. The qualifying deadline for all candidates will be at noon on February 15, 2018. Petitions may be picked up at the election office beginning November 17.