The eighth candidate for Sammamish City Council filed today.

Melanie L. Curtright, 57, of the Hampton Woods neighborhood in the North end of the city, filed for Position 7. John Robinson and Pamela Stuart previously filed for this position. If none drops out or changes slots, this sets up a primary in August at which the top two advance to the November election.

Jason Ritchie, who filed for Position 1, so far remains the only candidate unopposed.

Smith drops out

Ken Smith, a Republican, withdrew Sunday for the contest for State Senator for the 45th Legislative District (the northern half of Sammamish).

This leaves two Democrats, an Independent and a Republican for the seat.