Fields set for Primaries in Southeast Iowa

Keokuk, IA – Voters in Southeast Iowa will only have to make a few choices at the polls during the upcoming primary. The deadline has passed for filing the paperwork needed to be on the June 6 ballot for county or state office. In Lee County, the lone contested race is for the democratic nomination for treasurer. Incumbant Mary Koehler, who replaced longtime treasurer Mary Hoenig, several months ago, is being challenged by Janet Strunk and Jeanne Cooper. The field is rather sparce in Des Moines County as well. Incumbant Supervisor Ed Blow is up against Jeff Heland and Joe Diewold in the only contested challenge. The winner will move on to the November ballot as the Democratic nominee. There is also a race on the democratic side in House District 87, which includes much of Des Moines County. Andrew Hoth and Nathan Comiskey will square off.