As the filing deadline for the March 2016 Primary Election draws near, here is an updated list of those that have officially filed to run for local office according to the Texas Secretary of State’s website:
State Representative – District 18
- Ernest Bailes
- J. Turner
- Keith Strahan
- Van Brookshire
Constable – Precinct 1
- John W. Hooks
Constable – Precinct 2
- John French
- Reed Prehoda
- Shane Loosier
Constable – Precinct 3
- Steve Hill
Constable – Precint 4
- Gene Bartee
County Commissioner – Precinct 1
- Danny Kuykendall
- George Williamson
- Jim Willett
- Tom DeYoung
County Commissioner – Precinct 3
- Bill Daugette
- Bill Tutor
- Paul Webb
Sheriff
- Clint McRae
Tax Assessor-Collector
- Diana McRae
Walker County Republican Party Chair
- Linda G McKenzie
- Madilene Loosier
All of the names listed above have filed to run for office in the Republican Primary. No names were listed for the Democrat Primary.