ONE CONTESTED RACE IN WASHINGTON CO. AS DEADLINE TO FILE FOR PRIMARY NEARS
Less than one week remains until the deadline to file as a candidate for the primary election on March 1st, and so far, most races in Washington County are uncontested.
As of Monday, according to information from Washington County Republican Party Chair Sandra Kindt and Democratic Party Chair George Dillingham, the only local position with multiple candidates is Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace. Republicans Daniel McCarthy and Duane “Dane” Houston are running for the post formerly held by Ken Tofel, who retired in June.
Another position that will see a change come election time is Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace, currently held by William E. “Bill” Kendall, who is not seeking another term in office. H.C. “Buddy” Riddle is running as a Republican to fill the position.
Elsewhere in Washington County, most incumbents have filed for re-election on the Republican ballot. Those include County Judge John Durrenberger, Precinct 2 Commissioner Candice Bullock, Court at Law Judge Eric Berg, County Clerk Beth Rothermel, District Clerk Tammy Brauner, County Treasurer Peggy Kramer and Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Doug Zwiener.
Precinct 4 Commissioner Joy Fuchs and Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Douglas Cone had not filed for re-election as of Monday.
Candidates have until this upcoming Monday to apply for a place on the primary ballot with the state or county chair. Information for anyone who is seeking to file for office is available at www.co.washington.tx.us and at www.sos.state.tx.us.