(KNZA)--With the filing deadline coming to a close this week, races have been set for November's general election in Doniphan County.

In Elwood, Timmy Kieser, Sr. is being challenged in his bid for re-election as mayor by Darrell Lamme.

Five candidates are vying for two open seats on the Elwood City Council. They include incumbent Dennis Smith along with Jim Colhour, Megan Shackelford, Crystal Hontz and Samuel Meers.

In Troy, five candidates are seeking three open seats on the city council. They include incumbents William Ruhnke, Micheal Brissett and Tim Hanlan, along with Tom Cook and Duane Weishaar.

In White Cloud, nine candidates are vying for five open seats on the city council. They include incumbents Leslie Coelho, Lois Elrod, Clint Waggoner and Michelle Waggoner, along with Jessica Edie, Brad Cluck, Jennifer Goff, Geoffrey Goff and Richard Nuzum.

Four candidates are seeking three open positions on the Elwood Gladden Drainage District Board. They include incumbents Bobby Hall, Alvin “ Woody” Wood and Dave Patterson, along with Jared Paden.

Write-in votes will determine who will fill several city positions due to a lack of candidate filings.

Only one candidate filed for five open seats on the Denton City Council. Incumbent Christine Tharp was the lone candidate to file.

Only one candidate filed for three open positions on the Highland City Council. Terry Gibson is seeking re-election to one of the three positions.

No one filed for Leona mayor or for two open positions on the Leona City Council.

No one filed for Severance mayor

Two candidates filed for three open positions on the Wathena City Council. Incumbents Jarod Jackson and Cory Shue are seeking re-election.