The candidate filing period is open for the November 3 General Election in Butte County. According to Butte County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters the filing period opened on July 13. In total, there are 91 county positions up for election. To date, 43 candidates have filed to run for those positions. The deadline to file is by 5 p.m. on August 7. Information on becoming a candidate with the required forms is also available online at www.ButteVotes.ca.gov.