Just a Few Locally Contested August Primary Races for Reynolds County

(Centerville) There’s only a few locally contested races on the August 2nd Primary Election Ballot in Reynolds County.

On the ticket for democrats, newcomers Ray Barnes and Butch Woodcock are hoping to be the one with their name on the general election ballot come November.

Democrats will also pick a nominee for county treasurer as incumbent Wanda Corder is being challenged by Julie Fox.

The winner of that primary will run unopposed in November.

Reynolds County republicans will decide their nominee for presiding commissioner as incumbent Joe Lloyd is challenged in the primary by Steve Chitwood.

The democrat and republican winners will square off in November.

Republicans will also help decide their nominee for 8th District congressman between incumbent Jason Smith and Jacob Turner, along with selecting the state auditor nominee between David Gregory and Scott Fitzpatrick.

Both parties will also pick their nominee for the hotly contested U.S. senator’s race.