Election field takes shape

State Sen. Drew MacEwen, R-Shelton, is running to represent District 6 in Congress.

Monday was the first day candidates could file for positions up for grabs in the Aug. 6 primary election. Candidates have until 5 p.m. Friday to file. Lots then will be drawn for the order of the candidates on the ballot. May 13 is the deadline for people to withdraw their candidacy.

MacEwen, who represents the 35th District in the state Senate, is a Republican. The only other candidate who has filed as of Wednesday morning is Democrat Hilary Franz. They hope to replace Derek Kilmer, a Democrat who isn’t seekin...