Political Happenings

New Officers For Wood County GOP Women

Jeanette Sterner of Holly Lake Ranch was installed as the new president of the Republican Women of Wood County, the club announced. Other new officers are Vice President Barbara Caffrey, Secretary Pat Deis, Treasurer Shirley Haskins, and Assistant Treasurer Peggy Simmons.

The Wood County Republican Women meet on the third Thursday each month at the Dinner Bell Ranch restaurant in Quitman. For more information, call 903-474-9797.


Cherokee GOP Meets

The Cherokee County Republican Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Legacy of Harvey Collins Restaurant, 204 W. 6th St. in Rusk. Cherokee County Republican candidates will be guest speakers. For more information, call 903-586-2669.


Candidate Forum

The Smith County Republican Club will host a candidate forum at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Heartland Ham, 3400 S. Broadway Ave.

The forum will focus on the contested race for the 114th Judicial District Court in the March 4 Republican primary. Candidates Alan Brown and Christi Kennedy will participate.

For more information, call 903-521-5635.


Primary Elections Near

The March 4 primary elections are approaching.

Offices up for election include county commissioner Precincts 1 and 3, tax assessor/collector, sheriff, all constables, some state district judges, all state representatives and all U.S. House of Representative seats.


IMPORTANT DATES

Feb. 4: Last day to register to vote, in order to participate in March 4 primary.

Feb. 19-29: Early voting.

March 4: Election Day.


Political Happenings are compiled by staff writer Roy Maynard, who can be reached at 903-596-6291 or at roymaynardtmt@gmail.com.