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Municipal election filing in Burke County started at 8 a.m. on Monday and ends at noon on Friday, July 18.

In Valdese, those who filed Monday were:

Mayor: Keith Huffman

Ward 1: Shannon Radabaugh

Ward 2: Melinda Zimmerman (appointed to fill unexpired term)

Ward 3: Rexanna Lowman (incumbent)

The filing fees are $12 for mayor and $10 for council.

In Drexel, those who filed were:

Mayor: Dennis Anthony (incumbent)

Alderman (unexpired): Jennifer Yount

The mayor, an unexpired council seat and two other council seats are up for election in Drexel.

The filing fees are $10 for mayor and $5 for aldermen.

In Glen Alpine, the mayor and three council seats are up for grabs. The filing fee is $5.

In Â鶹´«Ã½, the District 3 and District 4 seats are up for election. The filing fee is $25.

In Connelly Springs, the mayoral and three alderman seats are up for election. The filing fee is $5.

In Rhodhiss, the mayoral and two council seats are up for grabs. The filing fee is $5.

Only voters who live in the town limits of these municipalities can file and vote.

The towns of Hildebran and Rutherford College hold their elections in even years.

For more information on filing or this year’s election, call the Burke County Board of Elections at 828-764-9010.