Five of six Charleston City Council races in November will be contested with two longtime incumbents — Robert Mitchell and William Dudley Gregory — facing what may be tougher-than-usual competition.

Only council member and attorney Mike Seekings, who represents downtown District 8, will face no opponents in election filing that ended noon Monday for the Nov. 4 nonpartisan general election. Odd-numbered council seats and the mayor’s office next will be up for election in 2027.

Incumbent Caroline Parker, who represents James Island in District 12, is not running for reelection.

In Mount Pleasant, incumbent Mayor Will Haynie will face two challengers — Irvin Evans and Curt Thomas , a retired Air Force officer and former state trooper.

Eight candidates, including incumbents John Iaco

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