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The last day to file as a candidate for Norman City Council is over, with 17 Norman residents declaring candidacy for the race set for Feb. 9.
Five seats are up for election this year. In a normal election year, there would only be four seats on the table, but due to the passing of former Ward 2 Councilman David Perry, his seat is now up for election.
The 17 candidates are spread relatively evenly among the wards, with no one candidate running unopposed: Ward 1 has three candidates, Ward 2 has four candidates, Ward 3 has three candidates, Ward 5 has four candidates and Ward 7 has three candidates.