The filing deadline for Oregon’s primary election was Tuesday, and there will be a number of contested races for local offices.  In Hood River County, orchardist Mike Oates and current County Commissioner Rich McBride will be seeking the Commission Chair position, while Commission incumbents Karen Joplin and Bob Benton are unopposed for their seats.  Both Wasco County Commission spots on the ballot will be contested.  For position one incumbent Scott Hege is opposed by Roy Justesen, while current position three seat-holder Rod Runyon will be challenged by Kathy Schwartz.  There is a four-way race for Sherman County Judge, with Mike Smith, Fred Justesen, Larry Hoctor, and Joe Dabulskis all having filed.  Wade McLeod is unopposed on the ballot to retain his Sherman County District Attorney position, while Seventh District Circuit Judge John Olson is also unopposed.  There are some local option levies before voters in the region.  The Hood River County School District is looking for a five-year renewal of its levy, while the Dufur Recreation District is asking for a three-year extension.  The White River Health District is asking to increase its five-year local option levy from 50 cents per thousand dollars of assessed value to 75 cents per thousand.