A fourth person has filed to run for mayor of Hopkinsville, guaranteeing two primaries in the May 17 election.
Ward 3 Councilwoman and Democrat Alethea M. West filed her papers with the Christian County Clerks Office Friday.
West was elected in 2020 and currently serves on the Human Rights Commission, the Long Range Planning and Coordination Committee, and the Tax Increment Finance Development Authority.
West will face opposition in the primary from Michael Pendelton. Meanwhile, J.R. Knight and Vince Farrell will square off in the Republican primary.