A race developed on the first day of filings for the Republican nomination for Texas County clerk.
The incumbent, Laura Crowley of Houston, is challenged by Brenda Jarrett of Cabool, a former executive director of the Houston Area Chamber of Commerce and a Burdine Township official.
Four other incumbents also filed: Marci Mosley, Houston, circuit clerk; Lindsay Koch, recorder of deeds, Bucyrus; Parke Stevens Jr., county prosecutor, Houston; and Doug Gaston, associate circuit judge, Houston. All are Republicans. The term of Presiding Commissioner Fred Stenger, a Republican, also expires. Last Wednesday, Glen D. McKinney of Houston filed for Stenger’s seat on the Republican Ticket.
Other offices also will appear on the ballot. Bill Hickle of Rolla, the incumbent, filed for reelection to his judgeship in the 25th Circuit. He is completing his first term. Hickle is a Republican.
Two candidates filed for the 8th Congressional seat held by Republican Jason Smith, who filed last Thursday. They are Democrat Kathy Ellis of Festus and Libertarian Jonathan L. Shell of Fredericktown.
Rep. Robert Ross, R-Yukon, also filed for re-election in the 142nd district, which includes Texas County.
The deadline for filing is March 27.