The filing deadline has come and gone and there are 9 Democrats running in the special election for the 7th District, including Andre Carson, David Orentlicher and Carolene Mays, but there are notable ommissions from the list.

Former Health Commissioner Woody Myers sent a letter explaining that he will wait for the May primary before he runs, but what about State Representative Greg Porter? He attended a forum Monday but didn’t file.

And how about former state chairman Robin Winston? There’s no filing from him, though he’s been laying the groundwork for a campaign.

Republicans won’t complete filing till tomorrow but they have four candidates so far. Former Steve Goldsmith aide Tom Rose, State Representate John Elrod, Greg Stroude, and Gabrielle Campo. State Chairman Murray Clark originally said he expected about a half dozen filings.

Will Carl Brizzi get in?