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Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 5:42 AM

Candidates file as deadline looms

Less than a week before the deadline to file as a candidate for the August Primary, there’s a noticeable lack on interest from the county’s most populated areas. As of 4 p.m.

Less than a week before the deadline to file as a candidate for the August Primary, there’s a noticeable lack on interest from the county’s most populated areas.

As of 4 p.m. Tuesday, there are no Republican/Democrat races for Districts 4, 5, 6, 7 and no candidates at all for Districts 1, 2, and 3.

Jamie Kramer, District 1 representative from Elmwood Township has said she doesn’t intend to run again. James J. O’Rourke, District 2 commissioner representing Bingham Township and a portion of Elmwood, has also stated he will not be seeking reelection.

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