Democratic qualifying to begin Friday

Escambia County (Ala.) residents wishing to run on the Democratic ticket for local elections in the June 5 primary can begin qualifying Friday by contacting Escambia County Democratic Party Chairman Mike Godwin.

Qualifying for state races and the local Republican primary began Jan. 8. Qualifying for both parties will end on Feb. 9

Local candidates seeking office on the Republican ticket need to contact Jackie Gay at 251-809-4322 and those seeking to run on the Democratic ticket need to contact Godwin at 251-867-7724.

Godwin said information on qualifying on the Democratic ticket can be found a...