Local Incumbents Face Challengers

Candidates have begun filing for the 2024 election and some local incumbents are facing challengers.City of FairburyFairbury City Council President Kelly David, Ward One, has filed for mayor. He will be running against incumbent Spencer Brown, who confirmed to FJN that he is running for re-election.Incumbent Randy Prellwitz has filed for re-election to the Airport Authority.Jefferson CountyBoth Danielle Schwab and Fairbury City Councilperson Doug Brown, Ward Four, have filed for Jefferson County Commissioner, District 2. They will be running against incumbent Gale Pohlmann, who has also filed.Gage CountyGage County Supervisor Emily Haxby, Ditrict 2, has filed for re-election.CongressU.S. Representative Adrian Smith has filed for re-election in the House of Representatives. If successful, this would be his 10th term.VacanciesThe full list of vacancies for the 2024 election is:PresidentUnited States SenatorUnited States SenatorCongressional -Third DistrictCounty Commissioner – District TwoFairbury School District #8 (Three seats)Tri County School District #300 (Three seats)Meridian School District #303JeffersonSalineThayer/FillmoreSoutheast Community CollegeDistrict 1At LargeLittle Blue Natural Resources DistrictSub District 8Lower Big Blue Natural Resources DistrictSub District 2Norris Public Power DistrictCity of Fairbury MayorFairbury City Council:Ward 1Ward 2Ward 3Ward 4Fairbury Airport AuthorityDeadlinesThe incumbent filing deadline is Thursday, February 15, 2024, and for non-incumbents the deadline is Friday, March 1, 2024. Notice of vacancies for Village Board, Educational Service Units, and several other sub-divisions that appear only on the general election ballot will be published prior to the General Election.The primary election will be held May 14, 2024, and the general election on November 5, 2024.For additional information call the County Clerk’s office at 402-729-6818.

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