PINCKNEYVILLE - Three Democrats will vie for the party's nomination for sheriff in Perry County's Feb. 2 primary election.

Incumbent Keith Kellerman of Pinckneyville will face challengers Jerry Speers of Du Quoin and William Gibson of Cutler in the race. The sheriff's position will be the only countywide race on Democrat, Republican and Green Party ballots with multiple people vying for the seat.

On the Democratic ticket, incumbent County Clerk Kevin Kern of Du Quoin will seek reelection, as will incumbent Treasurer Bill Taylor of Du Quoin. Rex Emery, an independent insurance consultant from Du Quoin will be running for a county commissioner seat currently held by Republican Sam Robb of Pinckneyville, who will also be running for reelection.

No Republicans filed to run for any other countywide offices.

A Democratic ballot will also feature one contested race for precinct committeeman in the Pinckneyville 6 precinct. Arthur Ashbrook of Pinckneyville will challenge Beth Lipe of Pinckneyville in that race.