There are nine races in Branch County in the Aug. 7 primary election in which candidates are running unopposed.
Branch County Commissioner – 1st District – Republican Primary
Terri A. Norris (R)
Branch County Commissioner – 2nd District – Republican Primary
Leonard W. Kolcz (R)
Branch County Commissioner – 3rd District – Republican Primary
Don Vrablic (R)
Branch County Surveyor – Republican Primary
Edward W. Reed (R)
Girard Township Trustee – Republican Primary
George Baker (R)
Judge of Probate Court – Incumbent
Kirk Kashian
Noble Township Supervisor – Republican Primary
Janet LC Rifenburgh (R)
Noble Township Trustee – Republican Primary
Bricelyn Allen (R)
Union Township Treasurer – Republican Primary
Tara Powell (R)