A Democrat and Republican filed Thursday for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional seat.
Cecil Bothwell (D) of Asheville currently serves on the Asheville City Council.
Kenny West (R) of Hayesville is a businessman.
They join three others who have filed for the seat. Incumbent Rep. Heath Shuler (D) is not seeking re-election.
On Wednesday, Steve Starnes of Hickory added his name to the list of candidates for the Burke County Board of Commissioners. He is the third Democratic candidate for the seat.
The filing period runs until noon Feb. 29.
Prior filings to date:
N.C. 11th Congressional District
» Tom Hill (D) of Zirconia
» Spence Campbell (R) of Hendersonville
» Mark Meadows (R) of Highlands
N.C. Senate 46
» Incumbent Sen. Warren Daniel (R)
» Richard Evey (L)
N.C. House 86
» J. Pascal (D)
N.C. House 112
» Incumbent Rep. Mike Hager (R) of Rutherfordton
Burke County Board of Commissioners
» Incumbent Bruce Hawkins Sr. (D)
» Incumbent Steven Smith (D)
» Jeff Brittain (R)
» Jack Carroll (R)
» Incumbent Johnnie Carswell (R)
» Gary Kling (R)
Burke County Register of Deeds
» Incumbent Libby Cooper (D)
District Court Judge – District 25 (Cherry seat)
» Incumbent Burford A. Cherry
District Court Judge – District 25 (Dellinger seat)
» Incumbent Gary Dellinger
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