Five new candidates file to run; Woods switches to sheriff race

Posted on April 22, 2016

The slate of candidates running for local offices continues to expand with five new people–including two former county commissioners–throwing their names into the election, while one candidate has switched races.

Former County Commissioner Frank Russell (D) is seeking the District 3 seat currently held by Jody DeVane (D), who is running for re-election. The race received a second new challenger this week, James Newton Cruse (R).

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