TOPEKA (AP) – Candidates for local offices in Kansas have until Friday to file for the August primary. Their races are not affected by the current controversy over political boundaries.

The maps for Kansas legislative seats, four U.S. House seats and the State Board of Education are up to a three-judge panel in U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Kan. The judges are considering two days of testimony that ended Wednesday before they decide where the new districts should be placed.

The court case has no bearing on county level races, which are based on defined county and precinct boundaries.

Secretary of State Kris Kobach said Thursday that candidates for those offices must file by noon Friday to secure a place on the ballot. Legislative and congressional candidates have until June 11.