Filing Begins for 2012 Elections

By Gabe Bullard

Published November 11, 2011 at 8:14 PM EST

Candidates may now file to run in next year's elections.Various federal and municipal races will be on the ballot, including all six of Kentucky's seats in the House of Representatives. Fourteen Louisville Metro Council seats are up for a vote next year.Presidential election years typically draw a higher interest from candidates and voters alike.Candidates who wish to compete in their party's primary have until the end of January to file. Independent candidates must file an intent to run by April.The primaries are May 22nd.

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