LACONIA — There are a number of city seats up for election this fall, and even more openings for volunteers on various boards and commissions.

The filing period for municipal elected positions opens next week on Wednesday, Aug. 6, and closes on Friday, Aug. 15. If three or more candidates file for mayor or a council seat, a primary election will be set for Tuesday, Sept. 9. A written declaration of candidacy must be filed with the office of the city clerk. Names appear on the primary ballot in alphabetical order, as required by state law, and the top two vote recipients for each office advance to the municipal election on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Write-in primary candidates must receive at least 35 votes to move forward.

The position of mayor and all six city council seats are up for election t

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