Depending on where you live, you could cast a ballot for Kevin Schmidt in two different elections this year.

Schmidt announced his candidacy for Kewaunee County sheriff Monday, following Kewaunee Police School Resource Officer Scott Szydel into the race after Sheriff Matt Joski recently announced his retirement. On Tuesday, Lt. Eric Zellner, who is the Lieutenant of Operations for the Kewaunee County Sheriff's Department, announced his candidacy for the position.

Schmidt recently celebrated his 25th anniversary with the Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Department, but his service to the community goes beyond that. He followed in his father Wayne’s footsteps, serving nearly 30 years with the Algoma Fire and Rescue Department and close to 20 years on the Algoma Common Council.

Schmidt says becoming sheriff has been a dream of his and believes his experience will serve him well in the role.

Schmidt will be unopposed in April, when his name appears on the ballot for Algoma Common Council, but will have at least Szydel and Zellner as an opponent this fall,

In Door County, Sheriff’s Deputy Curt Vandertie and Professional Standards Capt. Carl Waterstreet have announced their candidacy for sheriff.