The 2015 election season gets under way in earnest next week, when candidates can file for local and regional offices.

On the ballot in Renton this year are the Mayor’s Office and five seats on the Renton City Council.

Mayor Denis Law has already announced plans to run for a third term.

Four council members have publicly announced their plans to seek another term: council veterans Don Persson and Marcie Palmer, first-termer Ed Prince, and Ruth Perez, who was appointed to fill the council seat held by Terri Briere, who died in November.

Greg Taylor’s seat will also be up for election this year. His plans are as of yet unknown.

Carol Ann Witschi has announced her intent to run against Palmer.

Filing for the Aug. 4 primary election runs Monday, May 11, through Friday, May 15.

During filing week, candidates have three ways to file for office:

• Online starting at 9 a.m. Monday until 4 p.m., Friday. Candidates may file online at any time during the filing period at www.kingcounty.gov/elections/candidatefiling.aspx

• In-person from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday. Candidates who choose to file in-person use designated computers at the King County Elections Department headquarters, 919 S.W. Grady Way.

• By mail until May 15. Filings made by mail must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 15, regardless of postmark.

More information is available online at www.kingcounty.gov/services/voting-elections.aspx or by calling 206-296-1565.

This year’s primary – for any race in which there are more than two candidates – is scheduled for Aug. 4. The general election is Nov. 3.