On Dec. 2, Alan L. Johnson filed his candidacy for Harney County Sheriff. He joins current Sheriff Dave Ward who was appointed to fill the vacancy left by Dave Glerup.

Thus far, Mark Owens, Brent Beverly, and Shana Withee have filed for county commissioner; Commissioner Pete Runnels has filed for county judge; Dag Robinson for county clerk; and Joseph Lucas for district attorney.

All local positions are nonpartisan.