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Filing Deadline for Independent Candidates Next Week

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The filing deadline for independents on the general election ballot in November is next week. 

Candidates and other political organizations seeking certain offices - including circuit and district judge seats - must file by 4 p.m. on August 9. 

Groups must have filed a statement of candidacy form by April 1 to be qualified.

Public drawings for ballot positions will be held August 11. 

This deadline does not apply to candidates for President and Vice President.

Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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