Eary voting begins Tuesday for March primary election

Early voting for the March 5 primary election will begin on Feb. 20.

Early voting locations in Milam County are: Milam County Clerk’s Office, Rockdale George Hill Patterson Community Center, Buckholts Community Center, and Thorndale Veterans Memorial Hall. Early voting is set for 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Feb. 20-23, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Feb. 24 in Cameron and Rockdale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Cameron, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Feb. 26 to March 1.

A total of 17 people filed paperwork to run on the GOP ticket in the upcoming primary election. 

The most contested race already is for Precinct 2 Constable, a post which has been held by Charlie West for three terms. West elected to not seek re-election. 

Seeking that post will be Amanda Duncan, Carlton Scott, Candice Staton, and Richard “Doug” Veach. 

Another important post that will be hotly contested is for Tax Assessor/Collector, where incumbent Sherry Mueck decided to not seek another term in office. 

Seeking her post are Melissa Fritz, Frank Summers, and Stephanie Charanza.

A contested race is also set up in the Precinct 1 Constable spot where incumbent Oscar Lopez will face off against Zack Burks. 

The District Attorney spot will also be on the ballot and appears to be an interesting race between current Cameron Police Chief Lonnie Gosch and First Assistant District Attorney Brian Price. 

Incumbents seeking re-election and that are unopposed are Precinct 1 Commissioner Henry Hubnik, Precinct 3 Commissioner Art Neal, Precinct 3 Constable Jay Beathard, Precinct 4 Constable Kirby Shoemake, Sheriff Mike Clore, and District Judge John Youngblood.