Area races develop on first day of filing

SIKESTON -- The first day of filing for county offices brought out several incumbents, as well as a few new faces.

Filing began at 8 a.m. Tuesday in the county clerks offices at area courthouses. Primary elections are set for Aug. 3, with the general election on Nov. 2. All are four-year terms.

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