Learn more about candidates running in Republican Primary; Q&As publishing ahead of early voting.

By SARA VANDEN BERGE

Before early voting in the Primary Election gets underway on Feb. 17, Beneath the Surface News is slated to release a series of Candidate Q&As beginning Sunday.

Participating candidates running in the March 3 Republican Primary responded to several questions pertaining to their race and office they are seeking.

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The responses will be published exactly as they were submitted by each candidate.

Here is the schedule:

Sunday, Feb 8: Albert Ray, (incumbent) for Erath County commissioner, precinct 2.

Monday, Feb 9: Dale Spurlen, (challenger) for Erath County commissioner, precinct 2.

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Wednesday, Feb. 10: Melissa Ferguson, (challenger) for Erath County Justice of the Peace, precincts 1, 3 and 4.

Thursday, Feb. 11: David Martin, (incumbent) for Erath County Justice of the Peace, precinct 2.

Q&As will be published at 9 a.m. each day.

Early voting will be held Feb. 17-27.

Election Day is Tuesday, March 3.