We’re coming down to the final weeks for incumbents and challengers to jump into the political pool that is the August primary election.

On the ballot are both local and state offices — from governor to constable. The deadline to file qualifying papers is March 1 at 5 p.m.

As of the end of last week, challengers who have filed their paperwork with the Warren County Circuit Clerk’s office to run in the August primary election include:

Marvin Joe Wooley for District 5 Supervisor

Marty Crevitt for District 4 Supervisor

James “Jim” Stirgus Jr. for District 3 Supervisor

Shawn Jackson for District 3 Supervisor

Ken Harper for County Prosecutor

Incumbents who have filed their paperwork with the Warren County Circuit Clerk’s office to run in the August primary election include:

District 1 Supervisors John Arnold

District 3 Supervisor Charles Selmon

District 2 Supervisor William Banks

District 4 Supervisor John Carlisle

District 5 Supervisor Richard George

Northern District Constable Glenn McKay

Central District Constable John Heggins

Southern District Constable Troy Kimble

Northern District Justice Court Judge Eddie Woods

Central District Justice Court Judge James Jefferson

Southern District Justice Court Judge Jeff Crevitt

Prosecuting Attorney Ricky Johnson

Coroner Doug Huskey

Tax Collector Antonia Flaggs-Jones

Tax Assessor Ben Luckett

Circuit Clerk Jan Hyland Daigre

Chancery Clerk Donna Farris Hardy

Some may think I’m naïve, but I admire a number of politicians, especially those who hold locally elected offices. I still consider politics to be an admirable position for those who want to make their community better, which I think a majority of those elected want to do.

But I would like to see more people want to get involved in the election process, by exercising their right to vote, deciding to seek political office, or both.

We are blessed with so many people in our community who are capable of holding political office for the right reason, but for whatever reason decide not to seek office.

Want to get into politics? It’s not too late to file the qualifying paperwork with Circuit Clerk Jan Hyland Daigre.

The primary election is Aug. 6 with the runoff, if necessary, set for Aug. 27. The general election will be held Nov. 5 and the potential runoff Nov. 26.

Rob Sigler is editor of The Vicksburg Post. You may reach him at Rob.Sigler@VicksburgPost.com.