Paris, Tenn.–Numerous petitions for county offices were picked up Friday at the Henry County Elections Commission, the first day petitions for candidacy could be picked up. Qualifying deadline is March 10 at noon for the August 6 election.
Local offices that will be on the ballot include: County Mayor, County Commissioners, Sheriff, Circuit Court Clerk, County Clerk, Register of Deeds, General Sessions Judge, Road Board Commissioners for District 1,3,4, & 5; Constable for District 1,5; County School Board Districts 2&4; Paris Special School Board (three seats); and State Executive Committeeman and woman.
The following persons picked up petitions for local office Friday:
Henry County Mayor: Jonathan Lodge, David Webb.
County Commission, District 1: David Flowers (incumbent).
County Commission, District 2: Eric J. Walker.
County Commission, District 3: Carter Mahan.
County Commission, District 3: Monte Starks (incumbent).
County Commission, District 3, Todd Wright.
County Commission, District 4, James Higgins (incumbent).
General Sessions Judge: Chad Cox, Shon Johnson.
Circuit Court Clerk: Mike Wilson (incumbent).
Trustee: Randi French (incumbent).
Sheriff: Josh Frey (incumbent).
County Clerk: Donna Craig (incumbent).
Register of Deeds: Pam Martin (incumbent).
Republican State Executive Committee, Tess Robbins.