@user32882, it is probably better if you ask your question in the main site. Chances are higher to get an answer there.

Does anyone know how many new moderator positions are opened for this current election?

@AndreSilva the number of positions is in the right aside of the election page, gis.stackexchange.com/election, it appears to be two positions.

Was there a reason NathanW withdrew his nomination? I'm sure he would do a fine job at moderating from what I've seen -- although I can't blame anyone for not wanting to take on the responsibilities.

@AndyW, thanks for pointing that. I am not sure, but I would have supported him.