Early voting begins for primaries

by Kathy Thomson

Tuesday, Feb. 18 was the first day of early voting for the March 3 primary election, with balloting taking place in the foyer on the first floor of the Shackelford County Courthouse.

As of press time on Tuesday afternoon, 22 voters had cast ballots.

Early voting will continue through Friday, Feb. 28. The last day to apply for a ballot by mail is tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 21.

The ballots must be returned to the county clerk’s office by return mail before voting closes on March 3.

There are a number of important decisions to be made in both of the upcoming primary elections.

Democratic primary voters will select from candidates for President, United States Senator, Railroad Commissioner, Chief Justice for the Texas Supreme Court and Justices for Places 6, 7, and 8, and Court of Criminal Appeals Judges for Places 3 and 4. 

Republican primary voters will select from candidates for President, United States Senator, United States Representative, Railroad Commissioner, Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Place 3, State Representative, and Justice for the 11th Court of Appeals. 

There is also one contested local race in the Republican primary. 

Incumbent Steve Riley and Bobby Williams are both running for county commissioner, Precinct 1.

In addition to candidates for various offices, both parties also have several propositions up for consideration.  

Registered voters will need to show a photo ID to be able to submit an electronic ballot. 

Primary Ballots

Sample ballots for the Democratic and Republican primaries are available at www.shackelford county.org. 

Those seeking the ballots on the county website can click on “Elections,” and then click on “Democratic and Republican Sample Ballots.”