Early voting began Tuesday for this year’s Republican and Democratic primary elections and will continue through Friday, February 26.
Donley County Republicans have two contested races on their ballot this year. Incumbent Donnie Hall is being challenged by Mitchell Martin for the nomination to run for County Commissioner of Precinct 2. Hall announced early this week that, despite rumors to the contrary, he has not withdrawn from the race and is still a candidate.
Three men – Joe Hall, Dan Sawyer, and Bill Spier – are seeking the Republican nomination to run for County Commissioner of Precinct 4.
Other candidates on the Republican ballot include Denise Bertrand for Pct. 3&4 Justice of the Peace, Janette Gail Wagner Cox for County/District Clerk, and incumbent Wanda Smith for County Treasurer. Tom Stauder also appears on the Republican ballot to continue as party chairman.
Local Democrats have one contested race on their ballot. Colleen Owens and Doug Wright are vying for the party’s nomination for Pct. 3&4 Justice of the Peace.
Other candidates on the Democratic ballot include Brad Dalton for County Commissioner of Precinct 4, incumbent Jack Hall for County Judge, incumbent Fay Vargas for County/District Clerk, and incumbent Connie Havens for Pct. 1&2. Jean Taylor is also on the ballot to continue as her party’s chair.
Early voting by personal appearance for both parties is being held in the Donley County Courthouse Annex.
The Primary Election Day will be Tuesday, March 2.
Get out and exercise your right to vote!