The first Democrat has filed to run for the Washington 14th District State House seat being vacated by Charles Ross. Paul George of Yakima has turned in his paperwork to officially begin his candidacy. George is a former Yakima County Democratic chairman and county commission candidate, and is planning a news conference next week. Three Republicans: Ben Shoval and Adam Yoest of Yakima and Gina McCabe of Goldendale have filed to run for the seat. Ross stepped aside to run for Yakima County Auditor.