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From the looks of signs around Davie County, one would think the race for sheriff has already begun.
Unofficially, it has.
The official filing period for local and state offices begins at noon on Monday, Dec. 6 and will close at noon on Dec. 17.
Offices that may be filed for and fees paid in the Davie County Board of Elections Office are:
• 30th Senate District ($140);
• 77th State House District ($140);
• Clerk of Court ($974);
• Sheriff ($927);
• two county commissioner seats (held by James Blakley and Benita Finney($68); and
• three Board of Education seats (now held by David Carroll, Clint Junker and Lori Smith ($36).
Filing fees may be paid by check to the Davie County Board of Elections, 161 Poplar St., Suite 102. Contact the Elections office with questions at 753-6072.