Nez Perce County Democrats have nominated three people to fill the county’s vacant sheriff’s post.

The group has nominated Chief Deputy Dale Buttrey of Southwick, Sergeant William Madison of Culdesac and former sheriff Ron Koeper of Lewiston. The names were given to county commissioners on Wednesday, and the commissioners are expected to choose one of the three men for the job within 15 days.

Former Sheriff Jim Dorian’s post was declared vacant last week after county officials said they had been unable to contact him despite repeated attempts. Dorian was placed on medical leave in May after telling commissioners he had terminal pancreatic cancer.

Buttrey is the Democratic party’s nominee for the post in the November general election where he will face Republican Steve Jenkins and independent write-in candidate David Estes.