Several File for Local Positions
Three local positions will be contested in the March primary election. Incumbent Precinct 1 commissioner Jimmy Strube is being challenged by James Schwartz, while Hugh Schafer, the incumbent commissioner in Precinct 3, will be opposed by Marck Schafer. The countywide constable’s race will pit incumbent Lee Roy Hoelscher against challenger Mark Frysak. County Sheriff Royce “Booger” Pruit will again run unopposed.
The special election to be held Jan. 20 to fill the unexpired term for state senator, District 31, features seven candidates: Jesse Quackenbush, Elaine King Miller, Kirk Edwards, Bob Barnes, Don Sparks, Lee Gibson and Kel Seliger. All are Republicans with the exception of Democrat Miller.
Early voting for the special election will continue through Jan. 16 in the county courthouse.