Smith County Residents Head to the Polls

TYLER – Polls opened in Smith County this morning at 7:00 in the mid-term election. Predicted rain may cut into the voter turnout. Smith County voters have a number of Election Day choices on the ballot. Republican Congressman Louie Gohmert again faces Democrat Shirley McKellar. GOP state Representative Matt Schaefer squares off against Libertarian Joel Gardner, while state Representative Bryan Hughes is opposed by Ron Walenta, also a Libertarian.

Elsewhere, wet/dry elections are being held in Justice Precinct 5 and the city of Bullard; voters will choose board members in Emergency Service District 2; incumbent Democrat Quincy Beavers is challenged by Republican Flor Nichols in Justice of the Peace Precinct 1; and Arp ISD voters will decide on a bond issue.

Smith County voters are reminded that Election Day polling locations are in individual precincts only. Voters need to visit to their precinct polling location. There is no voting at the Smith County Elections Office/Early Voting location today. To find your polling location, you can enter your address and print out directions from the Smith County Web site at http://www.smith-county.com or call the Smith County Elections Office for assistance at 903-590-4777.