Local News
Local candidates draw for ballot order
By Sandy Barber
Dec 28, 2023

Bonham, Texas -- Mary Hale, Chairman of Precinct 18, welcomed everyone to the Fannin County Republican Ballot Draw on December 21, 2023 at the historic Fannin County Courthouse. She noted that this is the largest ballot draw in recent years.

After drawing for the state and federal races, local candidates drew for what order their name will appear on the ballot in the Republican primary election which will be held in March 2024.

The justice system in Fannin County is set to have several changes in the 2024 elections, as 336th District Judge Lauri Blake, Criminal District Attorney Richard Glaser and Fannin County Sheriff Mark Johnson are not running for re-election. Current Commissioner, Pct 3 Jerry Magness is also not running for re-election.

The Republican Party is planning a candidate forum for Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the Multipurpose Complex. The event time has yet to be determined, but will be in the morning.

Local candidates running in the Republican primaries in March 2024 are as follows. Please note the names are listed in the order drawn at the Ballot Draw.

State Representative, District 62
• Reggie Smith
• Shelly Luther

(from left) Reggie Smith and Shelly Luther are running for State Representative, District 62

336th District Judge
• Christina Tillett
• Kyle Shaw

Christina Tillet (left) and Kyle Shaw are running for 336th District Judge

Criminal District Attorney
• Jessica Arnold
• John Skotnik

John Skotnik (left) and Jessica Arnold are running for Criminal District Attorney

Fannin County Sheriff
• Leigh Dixon
• Williams Robertson
• Cody Shook

(from left) William Robertson, Cody Shook and Leigh Dixon are running for Fannin County Sheriff

Commissioner, Pct 1
• Troy Waggoner
• Mitchell Smith
• Dale McQueen

(from left) Dale McQueen, Troy Waggoner and Mitchell Smith are running for Commissioner, Pct 1

Commissioner, Pct 3
• Gary Michael Tucker
• Johnny Parish
• Kurt Fogelberg II
• Chris Wilson

(from left) Chris Wilson, Johnny Parish, Violet (drawing for Gary Michael Tucker) and Kurt Fogelberg II are running for Commissioner, Pct 3

Tax Assessor/Collector
• Amber Vest Sutherland

Amber Vest Sutherland is running for Tax Assessor Collector

Constable, Pct 1
• Robert Williams
• David Thompson

(from left) Robert Williams and David Thompson are running for Constable, Pct 1

Constable, Pct 2
• JR Stricklin
• Jimmy Helms

(from left) JR Stricklin and Jimmy Helms are running for Constable, Pct 2

Constable, Pct 3
• Kevin Mayberry

Kevin Mayberry is running for Constable, Pct 3