The three candidates are seeking to finish the term vacated by late Mayor Dane Weindorf, who died in February. City Clerk Peggy Akers is currently serving as acting mayor, and will continue to do so until a winner is certified in the election, which will be June 8.
Whoever is elected to the position will serve through Dec. 31, 2022, and will be eligible to seek re-election to the office.
Lawson has 27 years of experience as a law enforcement officer, including as a chief of police, and has served as constable in three Ashley County townships. He currently owns a business in Hamburg but has pledged to give up ownership if he is elected.