Several Moultrie County residents have announced their candidacy for the March 18, 2014 primaries.

On the Republican ticket, current Chief Deputy Sheriff Chris Sims will be running for Moultrie County sheriff. County board incumbents Arlene Aschermann, Todd Maxedon, and Dave McCabe will also be running.

On the Democratic ticket, incumbent treasurer Marci Thompson will seek re-election, as will incumbent county clerk Georgia England. Incumbent county board member Gary Smith will also seek another term.

The NP will print an update to the list of candidates running come December, and again in January, to include any write-in candidates. If running send your info to Keith Stewart at keith@newsprogress.com or call at 728-7381.