Sullivan County Candidates File for August Primary Election
MILAN, Mo. — Candidate filing for the Aug. 4, 2026, primary election in Sullivan County closed March 31, with several local races set for the ballot, according to the county clerk’s office.
Melissa VanDusseldorp, a Republican, filed for circuit clerk.
Three candidates filed for recorder of deeds, including Shari Hopkins, a Democrat, and Republicans Rose Page and Brooke Wyant.
Rachael Hall, a Republican, filed for re-election as county clerk, while Chris May, a Republican, filed for presiding commissioner.
Adam L. Warren, a Republican, filed for associate circuit judge. No candidates filed for prosecuting attorney.
Multiple candidates filed for the Sullivan County Fire Protection District Board, including J.D. Vernott, Tim Harrelson, Leroy Wyant, Josh Palmer, Silvia Christen, Tyler Ray Johnson, Jordan Santee and Rick Ayers.
Two candidates filed for township party committee positions: Michael Williams, Republican for Taylor Township, and Roger McNeece, Democrat for Jackson Township.
The August primary will determine party nominees for contested races, with the general election to follow in November.
