Several incumbents qualify during first day of Qualifying period

Monday marked the beginning of the qualifying period for the General Primary election in Stephens County.

The General Primary Election will be held on May 19, 2020.

At the close of business on Monday, March 2, the following incumbents qualified:

Dennis Bell for Stephens County Board of Commissioner Post 3;

Debbie Whitlock for Stephens County Board of Commissioner Post 2;

Tim Quick for Stephens County Clerk of Court;

Dene Hicks for Stephens County Tax Commissioner;

Chris Stephens for Stephens County Coroner;

and Ann Pickett for Stephens County State Court Solicitor;

The Stephens County Sheriff’s post is the only contested race thus far, with incumbent Randy Shirley and challenger Rusty Fulbright qualifying.

In non-partisan qualifying, Don Tabor has qualified for Chief Magistrate Judge; James Irvin for State Court Judge; and Glenda Ernest for Probate Judge.

Qualifying will continue through Friday, March 6.