Candidates who filed in December 2021 and had their notice of filing accepted by the board of elections at which they filed do not need to file again if they still wish to run for the same governing board seat or political office, according to the North Carolina State Board of Elections. In Bladen County, the list of candidates who filed before the halt include Dublin Republican William Brisson, who is seeking reelection to the District 22 seat in the N.C. House of Representatives, and Jon David, a Republican seeking reelection as the district attorney for Bladen, Brunswick and Columbus counties. In addition to offices specific to Bladen County, local voters here in 2022 will be choosing representation to the U.S. Senate, U.S.