Three will compete for the open 5th District County Commission seat formerly held by Melissa Yancy who retired earlier this year.The position is presently held on an interim basis by Tyrone Sparkman. He was placed in the position by the County Commission pending the election this summer. He has also been given the Democratic nomination to run as its party representative for the office during the general election.The local Republican Party has countered by picking a candidate of its own to run for the 5th District spot.