School trustee field set for November

When Oconeeans mark their ballot for President in November, they can also choose members of their five-seat board of school trustees.  The candidate field is now set for the General Election.  Qualifying for Seats 2, 4 and 5 ended today.  There are contests for two of the seats.  Joe Rukat and Steven Moore will compete for Seat 2.  Incumbent Denise McCormick and newcomer Patrick James, for Seat Four.  Only Buddy Herring, a second incumbent, faces no ballot opposition in District Five.  Oconee school board elections are non-partisan.