COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Tuesday was the deadline for candidates to file in statewide races in the April 8 election and a number of local entities have announced their respective candidates. Jefferson City Council According to information from the city, the following people filed to run in city elections: Ward 1: Incumbent Jeff Ahlers Ward 2: Incumbent Aaron Mealy Ward 3: Derek Thomas and Erica Choinka Ward 4: Julie Allen and Kathryn Harness Ward 5: Shane Kempeter Municipal Judge Scott Evans filed for reelection, as did City Prosecutor Gaylin Carver. Columbia Board of Education Four candidates have filed for the two available seats on the Columbia Board of Education: Erica Dickson Ken Rice Board President Suzette Waters Jessica Chambers, who filed on Tuesday Jefferson City Board of Education Two spots are open in the Jefferson City Board of Education race.  Board Vice President Erika Leonard and Board member Anne Bloemke-Warren filed for reelection earlier this month. Elections in Camdenton Multiple filings have occurred in Camdenton’s elections, according to an email from Camdenton Assistant City Administrator Renee Kingston.: Ward 1: Incumbent Eric Faes Ward 2: Incumbent Brenda Weir and Dax Beaman Ward 3: Incumbent Mark Anderson Mayor: Incumbent John McNabb and Daniel Ousley Special Road District “R”: Incumbent Kerry Shannon Charter cities Tuesday’s deadline does not include charter cities and counties. Columbia is a charter city and its deadline to file is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14. Candidate election packets can be picked up at the City Clerk’s office. The post Candidates announced for area city council, school board races appeared first on ABC17NEWS.