New Hampshire has the world’s third largest elected body, but towns across the state are having a difficult time finding candidates to run for various offices.

Positions ranging from town selectman to cemetery trustee are being left unfilled.

“In about 15 local towns and school districts, there is not a single contested race,” The Concord Monitor reports.

Forgetfulness, increases in town population and hectic schedules have been blamed for the lack of candidates.

"People are drawn in many ways by jobs, family, other responsibilities. As small towns grow, there may be less and less of a feeling of ownership,” said Tom Haley, superintendent of SAU 53.