STOVALL, MEISENHEIMER SEEK SEAT ON COMMISSION

Democrats Max G. Stovall and Robert E. Meisenheimer are vying for the nomination for the Second District seat on the Cape Girardeau County Commission.

The winner of Tuesday's primary will face incumbent Joe Gambill in the November election.

Stovall, 72, is a lifelong Cape Girardeau resident and a former member of the Cape Girardeau City Council. He and his wife Evelyn have two children and three grandchildren.

He is a retired contractor and businessman and a member of the Kiwanis Club, Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce, VFW and American Legion. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II, and was a member of the Cape Girardeau Public Schools facilities committee.

Stovall said his business experience will serve him well on the commission.

"My business and contractor's standpoint would be ideal for that position," he said, adding the Second District commissioner oversees maintenance of county buildings and grounds. "Besides that, I've been in several leadership positions all my business life."

Meisenheimer could not be reached for comment.