Early voting begins Feb. 18 for primary

Early voting begins for the March primary election on Tuesday, Feb. 18, and continues through Feb. 28.

Voters can cast an early ballot at the County Clerk’s Office on Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 22, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters can also cast an early ballot at Buckholts Community Center, Thorndale VFW, and Hogan Hall in Rockdale Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays at all locations will open one hour early. 

Voters will select candidates in the presidential election as well as many local races along with selecting a replacement for U.S. Rep. Bill Flores, who is retiring.

The Republican candidates for the District 17 race are: Renée Swann, Kristen Alamo Rowin, Scott Bland, Trent Sutton, Jeff Oppenheim, David Saucedo, Laurie Godfrey Mcreynolds, George W. Hindman, Elianor Vessali, Ahmad Adnan, Pete Sessions, and Todd Kent. The Democratic candidates are: William Foster III, David Anthony Jaramillo, and Rick Kennedy.

Contested county races on the Republican ballot are: County Attorney - Lonnie E. Gosch and Bill Torrey; County Sheriff - H. L. “Herbie” Vaughan, Chris White and Craig Wise; County Commissioner Precinct 1-Richard “Opey” Watkins, Henry “Hub” Hubnik and Ricky McCall; County Commissioner Precinct 3 - Charles E. Truitt, Frank Summers Jr. and Arthur Neal; and County Constable Precinct 1 - Pat Guffey and James Pratt. 

The last day to apply for ballot by mail is Feb. 21. For questions or sample ballots, visit the Milam County website and select the Election and Voter Registrar office.