Several candidates have filed papers for Clarke County seats for the upcoming primary election, which is June 5.

There are three candidates vying for county auditor, four candidates seeking the District 2 supervisor seat and seven people seeking the District 3 seat.

Both supervisor seats are four-year terms. Incumbent Sheriff Bill Kerns is running unopposed. Kerns was appointed in 2006 to replace former Sheriff Mark Addison, who was retiring.
Kerns has been in law enforcement for 27 years.
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I feel that since I have become sheriff, this office has provided quality law enforcement under my direction,” said Kerns. “I feel the citizens of Clarke County deserve the best that I can offer.”