Fifteen candidates submitted paperwork and fees to have their name on the ballot on the first day of qualifying in Columbus. Candidates have until noon Friday to become officially eligible to run for local office.
Of those who qualified early, four include candidates vying for the at large seat on City Council. Cathy Cook, John Van Doorn, Rocky Marsh and John Anker all qualified Monday to run in District 9.
Steve Kelly and Isaiah Hugley qualified Monday in the race for Mayor.
Three incumbents on the Muscogee County School Board also qualified. They include Mark Cantrell, Naomi Buckner and Kia Chambers.
