Buncombe County Commissioner David Gantt filed paperwork last week to run for the chairmanship of the Board of Commissioners.

Gantt, a South Buncombe Democrat, is seeking to unseat Republican Nathan Ramsey.

Other candidates who filed paperwork to run in local elections last week include:
• Michael Fryer, a Republican from Fairview, for the Board of Commissioners.
• Robert E. “Bob” Hill, a Candler Democrat, for the Board of Commissioners.
• Rep. Bruce Goforth, a Democrat from Asheville, seeking another term in the state House.