Nicole Tracy
Reporter
NASHVILLE – There are currently 13
candidates that have filed to run for office
in Howard County for the upcoming 2016
elections.
Among those who have filed, there are
currently 5 Republicans, 5 Democrats, and
3 Independents seeking election. There
are currently only 2 candidates out of 13
who have not previously held office in the
County or the city of Nashville.
Candidates running as a Republican
this election cycle are Keri Teague for
Howard County Clerk, John Gray for
Howard County Coroner, Gary Welch for
Justice of the Peace (JP) District 2, Jerry
Harwell for JP District 5, and Joe Hoen for
Nashville City Ward 1, Position 2
Democratic candidates include Angie
Lewis, for Howard County Circuit Clerk,
Debbie Teague for Howard County Assessor,
Archie W. “Cotton” Cothren for JP
District 2, Nick Davis for Nashville City
Ward 2, Position 2, and Michael
Milum for Nashville
City Ward 6, Position 2.
Those choosing to run
as an Independent are Bryan
McJunkins, for Howard
County Sherriff/Collector,
Janice Huffman for JP District
4, and Brent Pinkerton
for JP District 6.
As of 1 p.m. on Nov. 4,
there are no filings for any
positions in Dierks, Mineral
Springs, or Tollette for Alderman
positions.
The final day to file as a
candidate is Nov. 9 at noon.
