STAMFORD –  In the Republican primary race for Highway Superintendent in the town of Stamford, Kenneth Muthig received 38 of the total 51 votes, while Brent G. Trimbell received nine votes. Muthig will now run against the independent candidate in the November election. Voters will also decide a proposition that will be on the ballot in November if the position of highway superintendent should remain an elected position or if it should be an appointed position.