The list of people planning to run in the 2004 primary is growing.

Commissioner Jason Stephens Thursday has filed his petition with the Lawrence County Board of Elections. Stephens, a Republican, is seeking his second term in office.

Commission President George Patterson said he will file his petition in the near future. Patterson, a Democrat, is seeking his sixth term in office.

Others who have picked up petitions are:

County Commission

Kenneth B. Ater, Republican, to oppose Patterson

Lawrence County Sheriff

Russell Bennett, Democrat

Treasurer

James Wagner, Democrat

Kyle McKnight, Republican

Rod Depriest, Republican

Clerk of Courts

Tom Brammer, Republican

Kenton Jordan, Republican

Dale Burcham, incumbent, Democrat

Ron Davis, Democrat

Kenneth Wolfe, Republican

Bob Blankenship, Democrat

County Engineer

David Lynd, incumbent, Republican

Coroner

Burton Payne, incumbent, Republican

Prosecutor

J.B. Collier, incumbent, Republican

Recorder

Sharon Hager, Republican

Harriet Scragg, Republican