Three Incumbents, Three Challengers Qualify for Smithville Aldermen Race

All three incumbent Smithville Aldermen up for re-election in June are now formally in the race.
Aldermen Jerry Hutchins, Sr., Tonya Sullivan, and Willie Thomas have all qualified to seek re-election along with three challengers, Gary Durham and former Aldermen Aaron Meeks, and W.J. (Dub) White.
Two other persons have also picked up qualifying petitions but have not yet returned them including Shawn Jacobs, who ran for Alderman two years ago, and Danny Washer, who ran for Alderman last year.
Lisa Peterson, Administrator of Elections, says candidates have until NOON on Thursday, March 19th to qualify. The deadline to register to vote in time for the election is May 18th.
The Smithville Municipal Election will be held Tuesday, June 16th. Each term is for two years.