A handful of incumbents and newcomers filed to run for office last week after the election registration period began on Wednesday.

So far the only definite race will be for the Democratic nomination for Logan County Judge/Executive. As he said he would a few weeks back, Russellville Police Chief Barry Dill will be challenging incumbent Logan Chick in the May primary.

Both Dill and Chick have already completed their paperwork to run for the office and will appear on the ballot.

Two more challengers for local office include J. Corey Morgan, who will run as a Republican for the office of Logan County Attorney, and current Russellville city councilman Doug Nash, who filed to run for mayor.

Russellville mayor Gene Zick has not yet filed to oppose Nash. County attorney Tom Noe filed to run for reelection on Friday afternoon.

Morgan said he is assuming Noe will run again for the office, but would like the chance to do things a bit differently as the county’s top prosecutor.

“Tom has been in there for 20 years and there are some changes I'd like to make to the office,” Morgan said. “I think I could improve the efficiency of the office. I would like to have it open on Saturday, and have an increased emphasis on victims rights.”

Noe said he will be seeking reelection because he still love the challenge and work involved in serving the people of Logan County.

“I have been blessed with a staff of dedicated, experienced folks who share my goals and values for the office,” We welcome the opportunity during the campaign to share with the people of Logan County the many ways this office serves the people and makes Logan County a safer and sounder community.

“Also, the campaign will give me the opportunity to visit with many old friends while on the campaign trail.”

Nash, who is currently serving his first term on the Russellville city council, said he is not sure if Zick will be running again or not.

“I haven’t heard and I haven’t really talked to him about it,” Nash said. “I think this city council I have been on has accomplished some good things I think it could accomplish even more of what needs to be done if I’m the mayor. As mayor, I'd like to be able to work with the city council in a way that's not being done right now.”

Several other incumbents also filed to run last week without any early opposition. They include jailer Bill Jenkins, District 3 Magistrate Curtis Watkins, Sheriff Wallace Whittaker and Logan County Clerk Scottie Harper.

Two more candidates filed to run for office on Monday.

Joe Laird became the first seeking election to the Russellville city council while James “Sonny” Duncan filed to run for jailer.