Cathy “Kitty” Merkley is a Republican candidate for Madison Township Trustee.

Adrian Engelberth of Jasper, 42, has filed to be the Republican candidate for County Councilman for District 2. The district consists of Bainbridge 2E and 2W, 3E, 4N and 4S, 5S and 6S; all are in Jasper.

Charmian Klem of Bretzville, is the Republican candidate for the Dubois County Council District 3 seat.

Bridgette Jarboe has filed as a Republican seeking re-election to the office of Dubois County Clerk.

Richard Young is running for another term as state senator of District 47.

Clerk-treasurer Donna King, who initially filed for May’s primary, has withdrawn her name after deciding that almost a quarter century of service is enough.

Gregory “Greg” Abell has filed as a Republican seeking the office of Dubois County recorder.

Nancy Wilson is seeking the Democratic nomination of Dubois County Council District 3.

Harris Lloyd “Tad” Whitis has announced he has filed to run in the Republican primary for election in State Senate District 47, which includes the eastern half of Dubois County and all of Crawford, Harrison, Orange, Perry and Washington Counties.

Don Astrike of Huntingburg is seeking re-election as Patoka Township Trustee.

Doug Uebelhor of Jasper has filed to be the Republican candidate for Dubois County commissioner in District 2.

May’s primary election will feature nine contested races in Dubois County, but two familiar names will not be on the ballot.