(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Cass County Auditor’s Office reports there will officially be a race to fill a vacant seat around the table on the Lewis City Council. Today (Tuesday) the Auditor’s Office announced David J. Raymond, a Republican from Lewis, will face-off against fellow Republican Russell Miller, from Lewis. The Special Election takes place August 19th at the Lewis Community Center.

The Council seat in Lewis became vacant when Councilman Chris Jahnke assumed the role of Mayor on April 29th. The winner of the Special Election will serve through the end of 2025. The seat comes up again in the regular election on November 4th. Whomever is elected will begin their full-term in 2026.

Meanwhile, there’s still time for candidates to file their completed nomination papers with the Cass County Auditor’s Office. The deadline is 5-p.m. Friday, July 25th. For more information, contact the Auditor’s Office at 712-243-4570 or visit their website.