Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. was the deadline for anyone filing to run for a local government office that is not participating in the Tuesday Primary election.
If you've always wanted to get involved in local politics now is your chance if you live in certain communities. Cities and school districts that don't hold a primary election have their candidate filing period starting Tuesday and running through August 11th.
Residents in the southeast part of Stearns County can vote on a contested race for county commissioner. There are three men running in District 4 including Darrell Bruestle of St. Cloud.
The field of candidates running for St. Cloud City Council includes six newcomers and three incumbents, they are competing for the three at-large seats.
Natalie Ratha is one of six political newcomers running for three open seats on the St. Cloud City Council. All three of the incumbents are also in the race.