(KLZA)-- Holt County, Missouri is looking for a new Sheriff.
Sheriff David McClain turned his resignation in to Holt County Commissioners on March 22. His last day on the job will be April 14.
The Mound City News reports McClain told Commissioners he has been dealing with his wife's health issues for the past year which started with COVID-19.
The McClains are moving to Colorado to be closer to family and hopefully, better help his wife recover.
The Holt County Commissioners will order a special election an appoint a temporary replacement until the position is filled by the special election.
Party committees will select one candidate for each party and the person name will be placed on the special election ballot.
An independent candidate will need to circulate petitions and gather at least 43 valid signatures before their name can be placed on the ballot.
It is expected the special election will be in the later part of June, but an official date has not yet been set.
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