Liberty County treasurer race has two in Republican primary

Two years after she was appointed Liberty County Treasurer, Denise Wanken wants to serve a full-term in that position but will first need to win the Republican primary.

Wanken faces a Republican primary challenge from Rachelle Fenger in the June 5 primary.

Because no Democrat or Independent filed to run for treasurer, the winner of the primary will be unopposed in the general election.

Wanken said that she wants to continue as treasurer because she enjoys working for the people of the county.

Wanken was appointed treasurer in 2016 when then-Treasurer Gayle Dahlen retired. Before th...