Candidates of contested races in the upcoming primary election on May 18 gathered Saturday for a political rally held in Stephens and, much like the weather that afternoon, the candidates were warm, pleasant and sunny.

Incumbents seeking another term and candidates for the contested seats attended Saturday’s rally and chatted among themselves and with residents who were in attendance. Concessions were served and homemade cakes were set out for the day’s auction.

Then the candidates got down to business.

Republican Glenn Gallas, who is vying for incumbent Dem...