Nevada County Picayune and Gurdon Times Newspaper Archive

Rush Of Filings Occur At Deadline

There was a rush of candidates who filed Tuesday, April 2 as the deadline arrived at noon for the May 21 primary.

Several races will be contested in the county, including the judge's race, sheriff's race, the run for coroner, prosecuting attorney, state representative for district 28, justice of the peace for district 5, circuit clerk, and constable for the Missouri Township.

In addition, the race for city alderman for Ward 3 Position 1 has a trio of candidates, as does the run for Ward 4 Position 2.

Starting off with the race for county judge, James Roy Brown and "Coach" Jack House both want this office.

Incumbent Carolyn Steed faces a challenge from Mary Vines for the circuit clerk's position.

Sheriff Harold Vines has two opponents hoping to oust him. Steve Otwell and Themious Lindsey are also running for sheriff.

Four men have tossed their hats in the arena for the coroner's position after Ricky Burke did not seek reelection. Scott Logue, Keith Williams, Tommy Glass and Dennis Ray Collins all want the post.

Brent Haltom is being challenged by Duncan Culpepper for the position of Eighth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney.

A quartet of candidates are vying for what was Keith Wood's spot as state representative. Sandra Rodgers, Steve Buelow and Don Worthey are running for the seat as Democrats, while Tim Cornelius is running as a Republican.

For JP District 3, Danny Miller and J. Carroll Purtle are hoping for the slot, while in District 5, incumbent John K. Henderson is being challenged by William Mullins.

Al J. Plyler and James W. Williams are both hoping to be the constable from the Missouri Township.

In the city races, Steve Crow has an opponent for his Ward 1 Position 1 seat in Barry Higginbotham.

Dennis Pruitt, Karen Ward and Steve M. Parks are all hoping for the Ward 3 Position 1 seat on the city council.

The spot for Ward 4 Position 2 also has a trio of candidates. Vernon Meeks, Donna Wingfield and Joseph H. Johnson are all running for the post.

In looking at the uncontested races, Julie Stockton gets a free ride as county clerk, while Barbara Butler does likewise as tax assessor. Sydney DuCharme has no challenger for her post as county treasurer.

Gene Hale has no opposition for the municipal judge's position.

For the unopposed JP races, Gary Lewis is in District 1; Willie Wilson has District 2 sewn up; Curtis L. Johnson is in District 4; District 6 had Leo Holloman; Adron Hicks earns District 7; Billy Bob Rhodes is in District 8; and George Clary takes District 9.

In the constable races, Danny Martin is the lone candidate from the Caney Township; James Osborn is unopposed in Emmet; and Larry Miller will earn the Taylor seat.

The unopposed city alderman races are: Ward 1 Position 1, with Dick Bright; Ward 2 Position 1, Benny Trevillion; Ward 2 Position 2, Danny Beavert; Ward 3 Position 2, Ann Stockton; and Ward 4 Position 1, James Roy Cornelius.

However, those who may want to file as independent candidates must get their petitions in by May 1.

For information on how many signatures will be needed, contact the county clerk's office.