Forum for candidates running for Erath County commissioner, justice of the peace happening Thursday.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE

Voters will get the chance to hear from candidates running for county commissioner and justice of the peace when the Erath County Republican Party hosts a forum at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Legacy Center in Stephenville.

Carla Trussell, one of the event organizers, said all local candidates running in the March 3 Primary have agreed to participate.

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The event is free and open to the public.

Featured races include:

Justice of the Peace for precincts, 1, 3 and 4

Chili Alexander – incumbent

Melissa Ferguson – challenger

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Justice of the Peace for precinct 2

David Martin – incumbent

Dionicia Azua - challenger

Commissioner Precinct 2

Albert Ray – incumbent

Dale Spurlen – challenger

David Bays – challenger

Beneath the Surface News will begin publishing Candidate Q&As for participating candidates on Sunday, Feb. 8.

Early voting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 17, through Friday, Feb. 27.

Election Day is Tuesday, March 3.