Race for superior court judge highlights early candidate filings

The filing period for those individuals interested in running for a public office has now officially opened as of Monday. The filing period ends on Friday, May 18, at 4 p.m. and forms can be submitted online or at the local auditor’s office.

Filing Week used to be in early June, but a state law passed last year moved the week to mid-May in order to help accommodate overseas and military voting.

Early in the filing process, the most interesting local race appears to be for the position of Superior Court Judge Position No. 1, which is currently held by Richard Miller.

Miller has not filed for re...