Bill Raines
Candidate Filings for Bedford, Mitchell and Oolitic as of Wednesday Afternoon
Updated: Jan 4
LAWRENCE COUNTY - JANUARY 4, 2023 - Here is a list of candidate filings as of Wednesday afternoon for various municipal races in Bedford, Mitchell and Oolitic.

Kathy Blackburn files for City of Bedford District 5 Race
Canidates filed for City of Bedford Races:
Sam Craig - Republican City of Bedford Mayor
Billie Tumey -Republican City of Bedford Clerk - Treasurer
Larry Hardman - Republican City of Bedford City Council District 2
Judy Carilsle - Republican City of Bedford City Council District 4
Heath Hawkins - Republican City of Bedford City Council At-Large Seat
Brad Bough - Republican City of Bedford City Council District 3 Seat
Kathy Blackburn - Republican City of Bedford City Council District 5 Seat
Candidates filed for City of Mitchell Races:
Joey Slone - Democrat City of Mitchell City Council District 3
Candidates filed for Town of Oolitc:
Annette Norrick - Republican Clerk-Treasurer
Brenda Corey - Republican - At - Large Oolitic
Note all of Oolitic Town Council seats will be At-Large
THIS YEAR'S MUNICIPAL ELECTION INFORMATION
The City of Bedford and Mitchell will include the following offices:
Mayor
Clerk/Treasurer
City Council seats
Town of Oolitic
Clerk/Treasurer
Town Council seats ( all At-Large)
This year's municipal election will be held on May 2nd, 2023.

Candidates file early this morning for City of Bedford seats
Important dates:
January 4, 203 - First Day of Candidate filing
February 3, 2023 - Last Day to file declaration of candidacy to run in municipal election
February 10, 2023 - Deadline to withdraw from municipal primary election
February 10, 2023 - Deadline to open candidate finance committee for candidate filing a declaration of candidacy for the primary election and running for office paying more than $5,000 in a calendar year
May 2 - Primary Election Day
Lawrence County Zephyr will continue to monitor developments in this year's election.
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