Filing period closes at noon today

Today's the day where most filed candidates will click refresh a time or two on the Secretary of State's website to find out about the last minute filings. Scott Wallace will file as a Republican for the 2nd District congressional seat today at 10:30. I'm filling in for Rep. Bubba Powers to speak to the Hempstead County retired teachers today so he can run up and file for his last term. Others who are expected to file today include Rep. Davy Carter (for re-election) and Conrad Reynolds, Jim Holt, Gil Baker, and Randy Alexander, all as Republicans for the U.S. Senate seat. The filing period also closes for county and local races at noon.