A former Scotland Neck police officer who is suing the town in a federal discrimination lawsuit filed to run for a town commissioner seat, according to filings reported by the Halifax County Board of Elections Wednesday evening.

Marcus E. Morris filed the complaint last November and charges that the town subjected him “to an unlawful, discriminatory, and hostile work environment perpetuated by and through the town’s agents and employees. (The) plaintiff alleges that after he complained about discrimination, he was the subject of retaliation by agents of (the) defendant. Plaintiff further alleges that the discriminatory and hostile work environment created by agents of (the) defendant culminated in plaintiff's enduring emotional injuries and professional damages.”

Also in Scotland Neck, challenger Raymond Hyman filed to run and incumbent town Commissioner Gloria Cofield also filed to retain her seat.

In other filings Wednesday, incumbent Littleton Mayor Heidi Hogan filed to retain her seat in the November 4 municipal elections.

Also filing Wednesday was incumbent Roanoke Rapids City Councilman Curt Strickland to retain his District 1 council seat.

In the town of Weldon, incumbent Commissioner Muzette Kiger filed to retain her seat.

Incumbent Roanoke Rapids Graded School District member Cathy Keeter filed to retain her seat.

Previous filings

Roanoke Rapids Mayor Emery filed to retain his seat.

Former Roanoke Rapids City Councilman Wayne Smith is running to regain his District 2 seat.

Scotland Neck Mayor Eddie Braxton filed to retain his seat.

Incumbent Roanoke Rapids Rapids Graded School District board member Steven Ellis filed.

Jim Whitmire and Carlton Ansley filed to run for the RRGSD board.

Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District Board incumbents Jon Baker and James Kerr filed to retain their seats and Anthony Moseley filed for the third seat on the RRSD board

Filing ends Friday, July 18, at noon in the Halifax County Board of Elections Office at the Old Historic Courthouse in Halifax.