Friday marked the deadline for federal candidates to make the November ballot. While there are some competitive races, most of the congressional incumbents appear safe. Some of them have not even drawn an opponent from the other major party.

CD 1: While Jim Bryan, the Democratic candidate from 2008, wanted to make another run at incumbent Republican Jeff Miller, he does not have ballot status and will run as a write-in candidate. John Krasue, a pastor and private investigator, will continue his conservative challenge to Miller on the ballot with no party affiliation. So will Joe Cantrell. 

CD 2: Congressman Allen Boyd will face a primary challenger from Senate Minority Leader Al Lawson of Tallahassee, for the Democratic nomination. Boyd’s Republican opponent from 2008, Eddie Hendry, is running again. Hendry will face Ron McNeil, attorney and former professional tennis player Barbara Olschner, pilot David Scholl and funeral home owner Steve Southerland for the Republican nomination. Charlie Ransom, a former assistant attorney general and legislative staffer, dropped out of the race on April 30. Conservative retired firefighter Paul McKain will continue his campaign with no party affiliation. Conservative activist and accountant Dianne Berryhill has pulled out of the Republican field and will also continue without party affiliation. Health administrator Ray Netherwood is running as a write-in candidate.