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Jacksboro draws contested races

Wed, 02/20/2019 - 1:17 pm

Three local entities will host elections this May.

Jacksboro Mayor Alton Morris has drawn an opponent for his seat. Johnny Rupe filed to run against him Friday.

Council members Melanie Belcher and Joe Mitchell filed to keep their seats.

Jacksboro ISD trustee James Taylor is also opposed with Kelly Mower filing to fun against him on the filing deadline date as well. Incumbents David Spiller and Lisa Perry are unopposed.

Also on the ballot will be the Jack County Hospital District’s bond issue. The hospital board is seeking the option to sell $22.5 million in bonds for its debt incurred for construction of the hospital. If the measure does not pass, the debt will continue to be paid as it has been.

Bryson ISD incumbents Frank Hefner and Danny Lewis filed for reelection and are unopposed. Bryson City Council incumbents Lutitia Ford, Paul Jennings and Ray Foster have each filed for reelection. They are unopposed. 

The last day to register to vote in the election is April 4. Early voting will begin April 22 and the last day to request a ballot by mail is April 23.