Who's running for what?

Let's take a quick look at how the campaign is shaping up so far.

MAYOR
Republican Ken Johnson and Democrats Art Ward and Ellen Zoppo are in the race. Incumbent GOP Mayor William Stortz isn't saying whether he'll run again. And Rich Armington is seriously eyeing the prospect of an independent run. Ward could also end up running as an independent if Zoppo secures her party's backing.

TREASURER
Longtime Treasurer Patti Ewen, a Democrat, is stepping down. So far, there's only one person who's admitted to contemplating a bid for the post, former Finance Chairman John Letizia. But Democratic Party Chairman Dean Kilbourne said he expects other candidates to emerge.

CITY COUNCIL

1ST DISTRICT
Incumbent Republican Mike Rimcoski is seeking another term, but Ward is giving up his seat. Democrats Cliff Block and Rich Kilby are in the running. The GOP hasn't got anyone else lined up to run with Rimcoski... yet.

2ND DISTRICT
The only incumbent seeking reelection is Kevin McCauley, a freshman Democrat. Zoppo is looking at the mayor's office instead. Democrat Bruce Lydem is running and former city Councilor Tom Ragaini might be. On the Republican side, Ken Cockayne and Joe Geladino are running. Independent Mark Blaschke also said he's in the race.

3RD DISTRICT
Both of the Democratic incumbents, Craig Minor and Frank Nicastro, are likely running. Minor has said he's in, while Nicastro has stopped short of entering the race so far. Charles Cyr is also eyeing the race as a Democrat. For the Republicans, Robert Merrick is in the mix already. The other slot remains open.

The big news that's still to come, of course, is whether Stortz will try for another term.