The deadline to file for Haines Borough office is drawing near, with three residents submitting the required paperwork as of press time Wednesday.
Two, three-year assembly seats are up for grabs this October, as are two, three-year school board seats.
Assembly member Diana Lapham, who is rounding out her first term, has filed to retain her seat. Planning commissioner Heather Lende is also a candidate for assembly.
Incumbent Sarah Swinton is the only candidate for school board as of Wednesday.
The candidate filing period closes at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19. For the necessary paperwork and other information about the upcoming election, go to http://www.hainesalaska.gov/administration/run-borough-office.