Tuesday is Election Day. Here's what you need to know to vote in Lubbock in Texas Primary

Alex Driggars, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

March 1, 2022 at 5:18 PM·7 min read

Voters across Texas are heading to the polls to choose their party’s candidate for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, land commissioner, agriculture commissioner, comptroller and railroad commissioner. Here at home, local county-level races across the South Plains are also top-of-mind.

Early voting numbers have been down across Lubbock County this year over the 2020 primary, and county elections administrator Roxzine Stinson says that means Election Day voters should show up early and expect to wait in line.

“I don’t really know why folks aren’t turning out the way everybody kind of expected them to, but just know when you go, be patient, and you may have to stand in line, you may not,” Stinson told the Avalanche-Journal last week.

Signs are seen in front of Broadway Church of Christ on Election Day, Tuessday, March 1, 2022. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Lubbock County voters can head to any of 37 voting locations across the county. Polls open at 7 a.m. and anyone standing in line by 7 p.m. will be able to vote. A full list of vote centers and sample ballots can be found at votelubbock.org or by calling (806) 775-1339.

Voters will need a form of identification to cast a ballot. Acceptable forms of photo ID include: Texas driver license, Texas election ID certificate, Texas personal ID card, Texas handgun license, U.S. citizenship certificate with photo, U.S. military ID with photo or U.S. passport.

If a voter does not have an ID and cannot reasonably obtain one, other options are available. Those are listed at votelubbock.org or by calling (806) 775-1339.

Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by 7 p.m. today. Stinson said that a handful of mail-in ballot applications had been rejected due to new voting legislation, but she noted that those applicants can still show up to vote in person Tuesday.

Our view: Taking a closer look at the District 84 candidates

What's on the statewide ballot?

Democrat Beto O'Rourke, left, and Gov. Greg Abbott

Governor

The governor is the chief executive of Texas. The seat has not been held by a Democrat since 1995, and Republican Greg Abbott is seeking a third term.

Republican candidates: Incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott, Paul Belew, Danny Harrison, Kandy Kaye Horn, Don Huffines, Rick Perry*, Chad Prather and Allen West.

* Perry is a Springtown man with the same name as the former governor.

Democratic candidates: Inocencio "Inno" Barrientez, Michael Cooper, Joy Diaz, Beto O'Rourke and Rich Wakeland.

Lieutenant Governor

The lieutenant governor, the second-highest executive in the state, presides over the state Senate and heavily influences the state budget. Republican Dan Patrick is seeking a third term.

Republican candidates: Trayce Bradford, Todd M. Bullis, Daniel Miller, incumbent Dan Patrick, Aaron Sorrells and Zach Vance.
Democratic candidates: Michelle Beckley, Carla Brailey and Mike Collier

Attorney General

The attorney general is the top lawyer in Texas, representing the state in mostly civil litigation. Ken Paxton is seeking a third term.

Republican candidates: George P. Bush, Louie Gohmert, Eva Guzman and incumbent Ken Paxton
Democratic candidates: Mike Fields, Rochelle Garza, Joe Jaworski, Lee Merritt and S. "T-Bone" Raynor

Land Commissioner

The land commissioner manages mineral rights for public lands in Texas and oversees the Alamo.

Republican candidates: Ben Armenta, Victor Avila, Dawn Buckingham, Rufus Lopez, Weston Martinez, Don W. Minton, Jon Spiers and Tim Westley
Democratic candidates: Jay Kleberg, Michael Lange, Sandragrace Martinez and Jinny Suh

Agriculture Commissioner

The agriculture department supports farmers, regulates fuel pumps and administers school lunch programs. Sid Miller is seeking a third term.

Republican candidates: Carey A. Counsil, incumbent Sid Miller and James White
Democratic candidates: Susan Hays and Ed Ireson

Comptroller

The comptroller is the state official responsible for collecting taxes, overseeing the state treasury and forecasting the amount of money that’s available for the state’s two-year budget. Republican Glenn Hegar is running for a third term.

Republican candidates: Mark V. Goloby and incumbent Glenn Hegar
Democratic candidates: Janet T. Dudding, Tim Mahoney and Angel Luis Vega

Supreme Court of Texas

Three of the nine seats on the Supreme Court are up for election in 2022. Justices are elected statewide, and Republicans currently hold all the seats.

Supreme Court Justice, Place 3

Republican candidate: Debra Lehrmann
Democratic candidate: Erin A. Nowell

Supreme Court Justice, Place 5

Republican candidate: Rebeca Huddle
Democratic candidate: Amanda Reichek

Supreme Court Justice, Place 9

Republican candidates: David J. Schenck and Evan Young
Democratic candidate: Julia Maldonado

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals is the state's highest criminal court. The nine members are elected statewide and are currently all Republican. Three seats are up for election this year.

Court of Criminal Appeals Judge, Place 2

Republican candidate: Mary Lou Keel

Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 5

Republican candidates: Clint Morgan and Scott Walker
Democratic candidate: Dana Huffman

Criminal Court of Appeals, Place 6

Republican candidate: Jesse F. McClure III
Democratic candidate: Robert Johnson

What's on my Lubbock County ballot?

In addition to the slate of statewide races, Lubbock County voters will elect candidates for a variety of judgeships, county offices, county commission spots and justice of the peace.

Justice, 7th Court of Appeals District, Place 4

Republican candidate: Larry Doss

District Judge, 72nd Judicial District

Republican candidates: John Grace and Ann-Marie Carruth

District Judge, 137th Judicial District

Republican candidate: John "Trey" McClendon

District Judge, 237th Judicial District

Republican candidate: Les Hatch

District Judge, 364th Judicial District

Republican candidate: Billy Eichman

Criminal District Attorney

Republican candidate: K. Sunshine Stanek

Lubbock County Judge

Republican candidates: Curtis Parrish and Gary Boren

County Court at Law No. 1

Republican candidate: Mark Hocker

County Court at Law No. 2

Republican candidates: Bob Nebb, Tom Brummett, and Chris Wanner

County Court at Law No. 3

Republican candidate: Ben Webb

District Clerk

Republican candidate: Sara Smith

County Clerk

Republican candidate: Kelly J. Pinion

County Treasurer

Republican candidate: Chris Winn

County Commissioner, Precinct 2

Republican candidate: Jason Corley
Democratic candidate: Juan Gatica

County Commissioner, Precinct 4

Republican candidates: Jordan Rackler and Chad W. Seay

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1

Republican candidate: Jim Hansen

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2

Republican candidate: Susan Rowley

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3

Republican candidate: Frank Gutierrez
Democratic candidate: Aurora Hernandez

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4

Republican candidates: Lance Cansino and TJ McAuley

Hale County voters will decide from a pool of candidates for several judgeships, county offices, and county commission and justice of the peace precincts.

What's on the ballot in Hale County?

State Board of Education, District 15

Republican candidates: Jay Johnson and Aaron Kinsey

State Senator, District 28

Republican candidate: Charles Perry

State Representative, District 88

Republican candidates: Ted Hutto and Ken King

Justice, 7th Court of Appeals District, Place 4

Republican candidate: Larry Doss

District Judge, 64th Judicial District

Republican candidate: Danah Zirpoli

District Judge, 242nd Judicial District

Republican candidate: Lowell Kregg Hukill

County Judge

Republican candidate: David Mull

District Clerk

Republican candidate: Carla Cannon

County Clerk

Republican candidate: Christine Reyna

County Treasurer

Republican candidate: Ida Tyler

County Surveyor

Republican candidate: Justin Cantwell
Democratic candidate: Carl Joe Williams

County Commissioner, Precinct 2

Republican candidates: Jerry Bright and Chris Daniel
Democratic candidate: Concepcion "Concho" Rodriguez

County Commissioner, Precinct 4

Republican candidates: Benny Cantwell and Jimmy Kelly

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1

Republican candidate: Sheron Collins

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3

Democratic candidate: Karen Davis

For more information about voting in Hale County, visit the county elections website at www.halecounty.org/county_offices/election_information.php

In addition to state races, Hockley County voters will be selecting from a field of candidates for county clerk, county treasurer, county commission and justice of the peace spot.

Who's running in Hockley County?

State Representative, District 88

Republican candidates: Ted Hutto and Ken King

State Board of Education, District 15

Republican candidates: Jay Johnson and Aaron Kinsey

State Senator, District 28

Republican candidate: Charles Perry

County Judge

Republican candidate: Sharla Baldridge

District Clerk

Republican candidate: Oralie Gutierrez

County Clerk

Republican candidate: Jennifer "Nicci" McIntire Palermo

County Treasurer

Republican candidate: Kelli Martin

County Commissioner, Precinct 2

Republican candidate: Larry Carter

County Commissioner, Precinct 4

Republican candidates: Thomas "Tommy" Clevenger, Ricky Sherill, and Greg E. Kelly

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2

Republican candidate: Mike Richardson

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4

Republican candidate: Larry Glenn Wood

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5

Republican candidates: Derek Lawless and Pam Kiser

For more information about voting in Hockley County, visit the elections website at www.co.hockley.tx.us/page/hockley.ElectionsHome

This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Texas Primary Election Day. What you need to know to vote in Lubbock

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