CLEMSON — Elouise James, who has served on Clemson City Council for 12 years, filed for re-election Friday — joining Mayor Larry Abernathy as the only two candidates to file for their respective seats so far.

The council seats held by James, first elected in 1996, J.C. Cook and Margaret Thompson are all up for grabs in November. While James has now made her intentions public, Thompson announced several months ago that she would not seek a second term, and Cook said he is undecided.

Meanwhile, Abernathy, who has served on City Council since 1976 and as mayor since 1984, filled out his paperwork Tuesday for another four-year term.

The Oconee and Pickens school boards produced no new candidates Friday. Five candidates have already filed in Oconee County, with incumbent Ken Poston facing opposition from longtime educator Rosemary Bailes in the Walhalla area of District 2. Former superintendent Buddy Herring and Terry Schiazza, a business development specialist with Schneider Electric/Square D in Seneca, will attempt to succeed retiring school board chairman Harry Mays Jr. in the Fair Play and Oakway areas of District 5. Denise McCormick, who is unopposed at this time, will seek a second term representing the Westminster area of District 4.

As of late Friday, three candidates have filed for the School District of Pickens County Board of Trustees. Incumbent Alex Saitta, seeking a second term representing the Pickens area of District 3; Dale Cantrell, seeking the District 5 seat presently held by Dr. Jim Brice of Easley; and Dr. Herbert Cooper, an incumbent who represents the Daniel area of District 1, are all unopposed so far.

The filing period for Clemson City Council and Pickens County Board of Trustees is noon Aug. 15. Elections will take place Nov. 4.