Republican and Democrat primary election is today

By LOU ANTONELLI

Managing Editor

Republicans in Red River County will go to the polls Tuesday, March 6, to decide two local contested races in the party primary.

There are no local races on in the Democratic Primary, though like the Republicans they have a number of up ballot contests.

Incumbent Red River County Treasurer Sandra Storey Embrey is being challenged by Brad Allison for re-election.

Precinct 4 Commissioner Wayne Johnson faces three opponents – Danny Halley, James Daniell and Mickey Williams.

Unopposed candidates this year include County Judge L.D. Williamson, County Clerk Shawn Weemes, District Clerk Janice Gentry, and Precinct 2 Commissioner David Hutson. Gentry is s Democrat, the rest are Republicans.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The consolidated boxes in this election are as follows:

Box 1 Lone Star Church - 5960 Hwy 37 S, Clarksville: Consists of Box 1, 7, and 11.

Box 2 St. Paul Church - 403 W. Pierce St.: Clarksville.

Box 3 Library - 315 N. Walnut, Clarksville: Consists of Box 3 and 24.

Box 4 Clarksville City Hall - 800 W Main St., Clarksville: Consists of Box 4 and 31.

Box 5 Bogata Community Center - 201 NW 2nd, Bogata: Consists of Box 5, 9 and 10.

Box 13 Detroit 1st Baptist Church - 275 W. Garner St., Detroit: Consists of Box 13 and 14.

Box 17 Leesville Church - 11474 FM 195, Bagwell: Consists of Box 17 and 18.

Box 19 Avery Methodist - 390 W. Alabama St., Avery: Consists of Box 19, 20 and 21.

Box 27 Avery First Baptist - 390 Utah St., Avery: Consists of Box 27 and 30.

Box 28 Annona Methodist - 188 Roberts St., Annona: Consists of Box 28 and 29.