Mayor and others have not filed, election deadline near

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