Scott County Commissioner Bob Vogel decided not to run for re-election in District 2, which covers the Spring Lake, Credit River, Cedar Lake, and New Market townships, as well as the city of Elko New Market and two precincts in the city of Savage.

- Three candidates are vying for the position.

- The primary election is Sept. 9. Absentee ballots are available from the Scott County Government Center.

- The primary will narrow the field of candidates in this race from three to two.

- Question-and-answer surveys from the candidates are scheduled to be published in next week’s edition and online.

- For short Web interviews with the candidates for county commissioner, go to www.jordannews.com.