Ballots finalized for city, school elections
May 12 elections cancelled in Alto, Wells, New Summerfield, Gallatin and Reklaw because races are uncontested

May 12 elections will be cancelled for the City of Alto, both Wells city and school, City of Gallatin, City of Reklaw and City of New Summerfield. When there is no opposition for a position, the city or school can cancel the election.

Filing for places on the ballots include:

Rusk

Rusk Mayor Suzann McCarty has filed for re-election. She is being challenged by Angela Raiborn.

Other candidates filing are Councilmembers Kris Morgan, District 1 and Walter Session, District 2. Mr. Morgan was appointed several months ago to fill the unexpired term of the late Ruth Ross. Mr. Session is a long-time councilmember.

Candidates for three Rusk ISD trustee positions are incumbents Mike Ross, Roy Cavazoz and David Futon and challengers Oliver Sturns and Karen LaVergne.

Alto

The Alto City Election will be cancelled. Carey Palmer has filed as a candidate for Alto mayor and Bob Pearman and Michael Sanders as councilmembers. Terms of Mayor Debbie White and Councilmembers Glen Willhite and Kenneth Brethouwer expire with the election.

Six candidates are vying for two seats on the Alto ISD board of trustees. They are Robert Hicks, Lee Pearman, Jay Jones, Richard Bertrand, Bob Grammer and Linda Brooks. Terms of Teddy Pearman and Randy Sturrock expire with the election.

Jacksonville

Jacksonville Mayor Dr. Robert Haberle and challenger Jon Hargett have filed for the mayor's position on the city council. Asking for re-election are Hubert Robinson, District 1, and Kenneth Melvin, District 3.

Jim Tarrant Jr., Robert Douglas and James (Jimmy Lee) Hugghins have filed as candidates for Place 1, now held by Sean McRight, who is not seeking re-election, on the Jacksonville ISD board of trustees and Ken Smith, Pat McCown, Sarah Jane Robinson and Don B. Gateley have filed as candidates for Place 2, now held by Roy Darby.

Wells

Both the Wells city and school elections have no contested races and the elections will be cancelled.

Three incumbents have filed for re-election to the Wells City Council. They are David Bussey, Rex Aycock and Eva Brown.

Three incumbents, Larry Bailey, Susie Edge and Danny Colbert are asking for re-election to the Wells ISD board of trustees. No one filed for the unexpired term of Jason Hopper, who resigned in January. That position is expected to be filled by appointment.

Gallatin

The Gallatin city election will be cancelled. Mayor Juanita Cotton and Councilmembers Dorothy Scurlock and Mickie Gunter have all filed for reelection.

Reklaw

Reklaw's city election will be cancelled as there is no opposition to the three position on the council. Randy Tappen and incumbents John Irwin and Jenelle Laughlin are asking for re-election to the Reklaw City Council.

New Summerfield

Mayor Dan Stallings and councilmember Maria Armas are asking for re-election to the New Summerfield City Council. Also candidates for council are Don Cooke and Gerald Anderson. Terms of Mayor Stallings and councilmembers Billy Hall, Gary Brazier and Ms. Armas expire with the election. This election will be cancelled as there are no contested races.

Incumbent Jason Wilcox and challengers Glenna Weaver and Scott Bragg are asking for election to the New Summerfield School Board. Two places on the school board expire with the election. The other incumbent James Greenwood did not file for re-election.

Deadline to register to vote is April 12. Early voting is scheduled for April 30-May 8.