During the recent May primary election in Clinton County, the total number of local candidates seeking several offices was somewhat less than expected.

Now, with filing almost over for a few non-partisan races, that same trend is holding true locally, as still only a handful of people have filed to be put on the November general election ballot.

No candidate had filed over the past week, leaving the total number through Monday, July 28 at eight–six of those seeking city council seats, one for Albany Mayor, one for school board member in district one and still no candidate for school board in district five.

Seven of the eight total candidates in races are current incumbents, with two incumbents–one city councilman and one school board member–yet to file for re-election.

The filing deadline in the County Clerk’s office is now just two weeks away, Tuesday, August 12 at 4:00 p.m.