PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Gainesville, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 1, 2019

Candidate Filing Starts November 9

The month-long filing period for candidates who wish to appear on the March 3, 2020 Republican Primary Election Ballot will begin on Saturday, November 9. In the Primary Election, voters from each political party choose their nominees for the November 2020 General Election. Local races to be decided in 2020 include District Judge, District Attorney, County Attorney, County Tax Assessor-Collector, Sheriff, County Commissioner-Precinct 1, County Commissioner-Precinct 3, Constable-Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, and Constable-Justice of the Peace Precinct 2.

To accommodate first day filers, Republican Party Headquarters in Gainesville will be open from 10am to 2pm on November 9. The filing deadline is Monday, December 9, at 6 pm. Headquarters will be open that day as well, from 4pm-6pm, to accommodate last minute filers. Headquarters is located at 701 E. California Street, Suite 304, on the north end of the building, facing Denison Street. A Notary Public will be available.

Republican candidates for local County races are required to submit filing documents and fees or petitions to the Republican County Chairman Chris McNamara. “We highly recommend filing early, to allow enough time to remedy possible defects in the paperwork, the fee payment, or the petitions, should a candidate choose to collect signatures rather than pay the fee,” advises McNamara. “Anyone wishing to file can come November 9 or December 9, or contact me to make an appointment any time in between.”

Upon review and acceptance of a candidate’s filing, McNamara reports the candidate to the Texas Secretary of State. Filing fees, also reported to the Secretary of State, are deposited into a special account used exclusively for conducting the Primary Election.

At the State level, Cooke County voters will be electing their State Representative (House District 68), as well as Texas Railroad Commissioner, State Board of Education Member (SBOE District 15), and judicial races for the Texas Supreme Court, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, and Texas 2^nd District Courts of Appeals.

At the Federal level, voters will vote for their choice for President, U.S. Senator and U.S. Congressman (Congressional District 13).

“The Cooke County Republican Party is ready to assist candidates in a fair and impartial manner, and will not endorse, support or promote any Republican candidate in a contested Primary Election race,” McNamara stated.

For more information about CookeGOP, the filing process, and links to resources about the Primary Election, go to www.cookegop.com, or contact County Chair Chris McNamara, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 940-665-VOTE (8683). Follow CookeTXGOP on Facebook for updates.