Another five Johnson County residents have filed to run for election, raising the total number of candidates on the ballot in the spring primary election to 43.
Here’s a look at the most recent candidates to officially file for office, including two who could end up facing each other in the general election:
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<li>Susan Clare Diagana, Democrat, State Representative District 47</li>
<li>John T. Young, Republican, State Representative District 47</li>
<li>Kevin M. Barton, Republican, Superior Court No. 1 Judge</li>
<li>Justin Griggs, Republican, County Council District 1</li>
<li>Steve Byerly, Republican, County Council District 2</li>
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