County races begin for March primary

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By Britne Hammons Staff Writer

The race for Van Zandt County sheriff, county commissioner precincts 1 and 3 and all four precinct constables is officially underway for the March 2016 primary election.

So far all filings have been on the Republican ballot. These candidates are filing for a place on the primary election ballot. The winner will represent the party on the November 2016 ballot.

As of Nov. 24, there were four candidates who had filed for the VZC sheriff position.

Ron Carroll, Samuel Mayer, Anthony “Big Tony” Katsoulas and Dale Corbett have all filed to become sheriff.

Current Sheriff Michael Lindsey Ray has not filed as of Nov. 30.

In the Commissioner Precinct. 1 race, Tom Elliott Jr. has submitted his name for the ballot. The current county commissioner for Precinct 1 is Brandon Brown.

In the Commissioner Pct. 3 race, Gregory “Keith” Pearson, Rusty Miracle and Stanley Brown have all filed. Precinct 3 County Commissioner Bobby Chaney has not filed for re-election.

Constables for all precincts are also up for election.

Pct. 2 Constable C. B. Wiley and Constable Pct. 1 Mickey Henson has both filed to keep their positions.

The last day to file for election is Dec. 14 at the county clerk’s office at the VZC Courthouse. 

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