It's official

Both Chris Merdon and Ken Ulman will be running for county executive.

Now, let's hope this is true:

If they win nomination and oppose each other, both promised campaigns based on issues and not partisan bickering.

"I like Chris," said Ulman. "I think we have an excellent working relationship. We have some fundamental differences and views on the role government will have, but my hope is this would be a ... campaign based on issues."

Merdon had similar sentiments.

"I think in this election campaign, our campaign will avoid partisan issues," he said.

So, that makes three candidates, two Democrats (Ulman and Harry Dunbar) and one Republican. Anyone else?