See who filed to run for Shenandoah, Oak Ridge North city councils

Editor's note: Marion "Woody" Crosby has withdrawn from the Position 1 race.

With the filing period ending Feb. 13, a number of candidates have filed for the May 2 election in the cities of Shenandoah and Oak Ridge North.

Shenandoah City Council

Residents will see Shenandoah council Positions 1 and 5 on the ballot along with the race for mayor, according to the city of Shenandoah’s election website. Incumbent Ron Raymaker will not seek reelection for Position 1.

For the mayoral race, candidates include:

• John Escoto
• Ron Raymaker

Candidates for Position 1 include:

• Ernest N. Sumrall
• Gary Henson

Candidates for Position 5 include:

• Frank Robinson, incumbent
• David Teague

Oak Ridge North City Council

Residents will see Oak Ridge North City Council Places 1 and 2 on the ballot, along with the race for mayor. City Council incumbents Rick Moffatt and Alex Jones are running uncontested, according to the city of Oak Ridge North’s election website.

For the mayoral race, candidates include:

• Paul Bond, incumbent
• Russell S. Dudley

Looking ahead

Election day is May 2, with early voting happening April 20-28.

The last day to register to vote is April 2.