Election will be Tuesday

Voters in Donley County and across Texas will head to the polls next Tuesday, November 4, to cast ballots in this year’s General Election.

Early voting by personal appearance continues this week through Friday, October 31, at the Donley County Courthouse Annex

Voters in three precincts will decided two races are of particular local interest this year.

Precinct 4 voters are deciding if they want to keep incumbent Republican Dan Sawyer as their county commissioner or if they would prefer Democratic challenger Ricky Rattan.

And voters in Precincts 1 & 2 can cast ballots for Republican Pam Mason to serve as their Justice of the Peace, or they can vote for the late Connie Havens.

The incumbent Democrat passed away September 16, but her name is still on the ballot. If Havens gets the most votes, county commissioners would have to appoint someone to that post after the election is canvassed.

Local candidates running unopposed include incumbents County Clerk Fay Vargas (D), County Treasurer Wanda Smith (R), and Pct. 3&4 Justice of the Peace Denise Bertrand (R) as well as John Howard (R) for County Judge and Daniel Ford (R) for Commissioner of Pct. 2.

Also of local interest, US Representative Mac Thornberry (R-Clarendon) is challenged by Democrat Mike Miner, Libertarian Emily Pivoda, and Green Party candidate Don Cook.

State Rep. Ken King (R-Canadian) faces opposition from Libertarian Kerry McKennon, and State Sen. Kel Seliger (R-Amarillo) is joined on the ballot by Libertarian Steven Gibson.

Texans are also determining several statewide and area races, including governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and others as well as several judicial seats. Voters will also consider a state constitutional amendment regarding funding transportation improvements.

Check your voter registration card to determine your voting precinct. Polling on November 4 will be at the following locations: Precinct 101 – Clarendon College Bairfield Activity Center, Precinct 102 – Howardwick City Hall, Precinct 201 – Donley County Courthouse, Precinct 301 – Assembly of God Fellowship Hall, Precinct 303 – Hedley First Baptist Church, and Precinct 401 – Clarendon Church of Christ Family Life Center.

Polls will be open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. After the polls close, follow the Enterprise on Facebook for up to the minute election results at www.facebook.com/TheEnterprise. Election results will be posted Wednesday at ClarendonLive.com.