Early voting begins Tuesday

Early voting kicks off Oct. 13 across Texas for the November 2020 election.

Voters will have three locations to vote in Milam County: Bea’s Kitchen in Cameron, Buckholts Community Center in Buckholts, George Hill Patterson Community Center in Rockdale, and Thorndale VFW in Thorndale.

Locations will be open Oct. 13-16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Oct. 19 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Oct. 20 and 27 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Oct. 21-23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Oct. 28-30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There are several national elections on the ballot including president and vice president. There will also be local elections for city council and school board on the ballot in November due to delays in May’s elections thanks to COVID-19.

Cameron residents will place two councilmembers on City Council.

Nathan Fuchs and John R. Torres will face off for Ward 2. Incumbent Lekethia “KeKe” Sims will face William Pratt for Ward 4.

Cameron ISD voters will select two board members from three people running. Incumbents James Burks and Roy Martinez will face newcomer Annisha Williams.

Milano ISD voters will decide for two spots on their school board between Steve Telg, Jay Willingham and Edward Westbrook.

You can find your specific ballot on the Milam County website at http://www.milamcounty.net/page/milam.elections