RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR)--The deadline to run for an elected office in Richmond city government is now less than two weeks away.
Candidates have until June 12 to submit their paperwork, which includes a petition of signatures from voters who intend to support them.
On Wednesday, CBS 6 news went to the city registrar’s office to find out what candidates have filed so far and what challenges this could mean for incumbent candidates.
MAYOR
Mayor Dwight Jones: NOT FILED
CHALLENGER: Rick Tatnall--FILED
CHALLENGER: Shirley Harvey-FILED
District 1
Bruce Tyler-FILED
NO FILED CHALLENGER
District 2
Charles Samuels-FILED
CHALLENGER: Charlie Diradour-FILED
District 3
Chris Hilbert-NOT FILED
CHALLENGER: Erin Delp-FILED
District 4
Kathy Graziano-FILED
CHALLENGER: Johnny Walker-FILED
District 5
Marty Jewell—NOT FILED
CHALLENGER: Dave Gammino-FILED
CHALLENGER: Sandra Lee Shewmake-FILED
District 6
Ellen Robertson-FILED
NO FILED CHALLENGER
District 7
Cynthia Newbille-NOT FILED
NO FILED CHALLENGER
District 8
Reva Trammell-FILED
CHALLENGER: Dawn Page-FILED
District 9
Doug Connor-FILED
CHALLENGER: Michelle Mosby-FILED