While the races for Wisconsin governor, Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District and Wisconsin's 1st State Senate District have garnered the most attention and the most candidates, voters in Door and Kewaunee counties have plenty of candidates to choose from in their own backyards.

In Kewaunee County, the only contested race is in the Republican primary for sheriff, with three candidates vying to replace retiring Sheriff Matt Joski. Scott Szydel, Eric Zellner and Kevin Schmidt will all be on the ballot, while Dustin Smidle took out nomination papers but never returned them with the required signatures. With no Democratic contenders, the primary likely will determine the county's next sheriff.

For clerk of courts, Jennie Ledvina will face no opposition in either the Republican primary or the general election as the only candidate to return nomination papers. She is in line to replace Rebecca Deterville, who is retiring from the position at the end of her term. Incumbent Coroner Rory Groessl also is running unopposed.

Door County also will see a crowded field in the race for sheriff. Incumbent Tammy Sternard is running unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Carl Waterstreet and Curt Vandertie are seeking the Republican nomination. A fourth candidate, Randy Wagner, is running as an independent.

For Door County clerk of circuit court, Rebecca Rericha is running unopposed in the Republican primary, while Shannon Lauder and Pamela Parks will face each other in the Democratic primary. The winner in November will replace current Door County Clerk of Circuit Court Connie DeFere, who is retiring at the end of her term.

The fall primary is set for Aug. 11, while the general election will take place Nov. 3.