Kelly Erben cast her vote at the Sunrise Plaza in Eureka during Tuesday’s election. Early returns are hinting at a low turnout, but Erben said her mother strongly encouraged her to vote in every election and she’s only missed one since her 18th birthday. Credit: Mark McKenna

Anyone planning to run for office in Humboldt County’s November election can now file for candidacy, the Times-Standard has reported.

Multiple seats will be open on city councils in both Arcata and Eureka, and the filing period lasts through Aug. 7. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, candidates must schedule appointments with the Humboldt County Elections Office to retrieve their filing papers, according to the T-S

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