The first day of election filing saw folks in Valdese and Drexel step up to run for local council seats.
Municipal election filing in Burke County started at 8 a.m. on Monday and ends at noon on Friday, July 18.
In Valdese, those who filed Monday were:
Mayor:聽Keith Huffman
Ward 1: Shannon Radabaugh
Ward 2: Melinda Zimmerman (appointed to fill unexpired term)
Ward 3: Rexanna Lowman (incumbent)
The filing fees are $12 for mayor and $10 for council.
In Drexel, those who filed were:
Mayor: Dennis Anthony (incumbent)
Alderman (unexpired): Jennifer Yount
The mayor, an unexpired council seat and two other council seats are up for election in Drexel.
The filing fees are $10 for mayor and $5 for aldermen.
In Glen Alpine, the mayor and three council seats are up for grabs. The filing fee is $5.
In 日本无码, the District 3 and District 4 seats are up for election. The filing fee is $25.
In Connelly Springs, the mayoral and three alderman seats are up for election. The filing fee is $5.
In Rhodhiss, the mayoral and two council seats are up for grabs. The filing fee is $5.
Only voters who live in the town limits of these municipalities can file and vote.
The towns of Hildebran and Rutherford College hold their elections in even years.
For more information on filing or this year鈥檚 election, call the Burke County Board of Elections at 828-764-9010.