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Three candidates file for each commission seat up for election
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The Effingham County commission seats up for election this year have drawn interest from several candidates.

Three people are running for each of the seats — chairman at-large and districts 1 and 4.

Jamey Stancell, a Springfield businessman and president of the Springfield Merchants Association, qualified on the last day Friday for the District 4 seat. Incumbent Reggie Loper and Steve Collins qualified previously.

Bob Brantley, the Democratic incumbent, faces no opposition in the July 31 primary, but two Republicans — Forrest Floyd and Solomon Smith — will square off in the primary.

Three people qualified to run for the at-large chairman post, currently held by Dusty Zeigler. Franklin Goldwire, a Democrat, qualified and two Republicans, Charlie Kea and Wendell Kessler, also qualified.

Coroner David Exley, a Republican, is running for re-election and will face private detective and gun dealer Christopher G. Frost in the primary.

Incumbent tax commissioner Linda McDaniel will run again, and she will be opposed by John Kieffer in the Republican primary.

Effingham High School Band to Perform at NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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Effingham County High School band members are preparing to represent their school and community on a national stage in New York City next March. (Courtesy of Effingham County High School)
The Effingham County High School marching band has been invited to perform in New York City’s historic 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This prestigious opportunity marks the band’s largest performance to date, showcasing their talents on a national stage.
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