And the candidates are: 13 qualify to run in Destin races

The qualifying period for the 2016 municipal elections has come to a close. Here's a list of who will be running for the mayor's seat and four seats on the Destin City Council, according to the Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections office.

As the March 15 election nears, The Log will feature profiles on each candidate. For more information about the candidates, such as candidate statements and documents filed to the Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections Office, CLICK HERE. For information about early voting and precinct locations, see http://www.govote-okaloosa.com/.

Mayor:

Jim Wood

Scott Fischer

Destin City Council:

Jim Bagby

Parker Destin

Tuffy Dixon (incumbent)

Teresa Hebert

Cyron Marler (incumbent)

Steven Menchel

Mark Meyer

Chatham Morgan

Skip Overdier

Vandy Vela-Schneidt

Tom Weidenhamer