The number of additional candidates on the November general election ballot will be small, with only a handful on nonpartisan races appearing this year–and some districts will see no additional candidates at all, except those in two school board races and all city precincts.

The number of candidates to file in the non-partisan races, however, have increased somewhat over the past two weeks, as three additional candidates have filed, bringing the total number of local non-partisan candidates to four. Three of those are seeking city government positions.

Filing since last report include incumbent fifth district school board member Kevin Marcum, who will be seeking re-election for a second term. The district is comprised of Snow, Piney Woods and Nora precincts. No candidate has filed yet in district one, which include the precincts of Hayes-Maupin and South Albany.

The first candidates have also filed for one of six seats to be filled on the Albany City Council, including Leland Hicks and Frankie Stockton, both long-term incumbents. All four candidates who have filed thusfar are current office holders.

The deadline to file a petition with the intent to seek office for either of the school board seats, the office of mayor or a seat on the city council is now less than two months away–August 12 at 4 p.m.