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Bill King, incumbent member of the Adair County Commission, is seeking the Republican nomination for re-election to his seat representing the First District for a four-year term. The primary election will be held on August 6.

Per a sample ballot, King is running for re-election in the GOP primary against Larry Logston.

According to the Adair County Commission's website, King has served on the Commission since 2017.

On his personal Facebook page, King shared that he is from Kirksville and graduated from Kirksville Senior High in 1982. He studied business administration at Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman State).

King worked at the Kirksville Police Department for over 13 years, beginning in 1995, and at the Adair County Sheriff's Department for seven years just before joining the Adair County Commission in January 2017, according to his post.

In a press release, R.E.D. PAC — a political action committee focused on rural economic development — endorsed King as a candidate who has "demonstrated unwavering dedication to the principles that foster economic stability, enhance transparency in government, and protect private property rights from excessive regulation" and as an advocate "for sensible solutions to local and national challenges, emphasizing the importance of strong community leadership in achieving long-term success." 

R.E.D. PAC Chief Strategist Charlie Kolean also endorsed King, saying he was a person who would "stand firm on issues critical to our freedoms and economic wellbeing."

According to the Adair County Commission's website, the Commission comprises three members: one presiding commissioner, who is elected by voters across the County, and two district commissioners, who are elected by voters in their respective township districts. Commissioners are elected to four-year terms.

Per the Commission's website, the Adair County Commission's responsibilities include roadway and bridge maintenance and repairs, establishing County policy, approving and adopting the annual County budget, approving expenditures for each County department, ensuring that the County complies with statutory requirements, and liaising with County boards, commissions, and other government entities. Additionally, the Commission is charged with representing the County on a number of regional councils.