Two seats contested in primary election for Lincoln County Commission

Commissioner Jim Schmidt's departure puts Canton-based government at crossroads

The Lincoln County Courthouse in Canton serves as a catch-all for the county’s administrative services for its nearly-70,000 residents. (Hunter Dunteman / Sioux Falls Live)

Two seats on the Lincoln County Commission are up for grabs this June, one spurred by a retirement while the other is a challenge to an incumbent.

Commissioner positions for Lincoln County’s first, third and fifth districts are nearing the end of term. An autobid for one district will be met with two, two-way races to determine who will earn a seat on the government authority through the June 2 primary. All four candidates are running as Republicans.

In Lincoln County’s third district, incumbent Tiffani Landeen is facing a challenge from Amy Harms.

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