Two lawyers challenge Peterson in race for Hill County attorney

Two local lawyers are challenging incumbent Cyndee Peterson in a race to be elected Hill County attorney this November.

Democrat Dan Boucher and Republican Randy Randolph both filed as candidates this week. Boucher and Peterson, also a Democrat, will square off in the June 8 primary. The winner of that race will face Randolph in the general election in November.

Whoever wins the election will serve the remainder of a four-year term left vacant last year by former County Attorney David Rice, who was appointed state District judge. The winner of the November election could then run for a full fo...