The filing period for candidates in the upcoming 2014 Primary Elections for state and county offices came to an end Monday at 6:00 p.m. across the state of Texas, and Brown County saw several candidates file.
Several incumbents are being challenged in the coming Republican Primary Election on March 4th with 25 Republicans filing for a place on the ballot, according to Republican Party Chairman Sammie Stewart.
“I think it is wonderful to have so many stepping up and offering to become a public servant,” stated Stewart.
Four candidates are vying for the job of Brown County Judge, including incumbent Ray West and his two Republican challengers –local attorney Ronnie Lappe and current Brown County Water Improvement District board member Dennis Graham. Joe Cooksey filed as an independent.
Two previous county commissioners are running against current commissioners, while other incumbents of other county offices are running unopposed. Three candidates filed for Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, two candidates filed for County Court at Law Judge, three candidates for Constable Precinct 3, and three candidates for District Clerk.
Candidates filing include:
County Judge
Ray West – Incumbent
Dennis Graham
Ronnie Lappe
Joe Cooksey (as independent)
Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
Walter B. Croft – Incumbent, unopposed
Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
Bob Wall – Incumbent
Mike Holder
John Lawson, Sr.
Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
Bryan Thompson – Incumbent, unopposed
Justice of the Peace Precinct 4
Jim Cavanaugh – Incumbent, unopposed
County Court at Law
Frank Griffin – Incumbent
Sam Moss
Constable Precinct 3
C.T. Ham – Incumbent
Jason Cockerham
Roy Parrack
Commissioner Precinct 2
Joel Kelton – Incumbent
Adron Beck
Commissioner Precinct 4
Larry Traweek – Incumbent
David Carroll
District Clerk
Brenda Arp
Sheena Cantwell
Cheryl Jones
County Clerk
Sharon Ferguson – Incumbent, unopposed
County Tax Collector/Assessor
Christine Pentecost – Incumbent, unopposed
County Treasurer
Ann Krpoun – Incumbent, unopposed
County Surveyor
Don King – Incumbent, unopposed
Candidates will meet Friday at the Brown County Elections Office to draw for places on the ballot, at a time yet to be determined according to Stewart.
