Time is running out for candidates to file in the March 5, 2024, primary elections. Filing began on November 11, and the deadline is on Monday, December 11, at 6 pm.

Some local officials have already announced their intent to seek re-election.

Two local officials—Hemphill County Sheriff Brent Clapp and Precinct 1 County Commissioner Dawn Webb—have already announced their plans to seek the Republican Party nomination in their re-election bids. Precinct 3 County Commissioner Dale Schafer, who was appointed to fill the unexpired of Curt McPherson following his resignation, has announced his primary election bid to a full term of office. In addition, State Representative Ken King (HD88) has announced his re-election bid. Those announcements have been published online at www.canadianrecord.com (see links below).

Local and district offices that will be on the 2024 primary and general election ballot include those of Hemphill County Tax Assessor/Collector, Hemphill County Attorney, Hemphill County Commissioner (Precincts 1 and 3), Hemphill County Sheriff, and 31st District Attorney.

Hemphill County residents wishing to file as candidates in the Republican Party primary may contact County Republican Party Chairman Kyle Barnett by calling 806.683.6046.

In the absence of a Hemphill County Democratic Party Chair, any person wishing to file as a candidate for office in the Democratic Party primary may contact County/District Clerk Sylvia Guerrero by calling 806.323.6212 or by email at sylviag@hemphill-clerk.com.

CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS

https://www.canadianrecord.com/news/ken-king-seeks-re-election-hd88-state-representative

https://www.canadianrecord.com/news/dawn-webb-seeks-re-election-pct-1-commissioner

https://www.canadianrecord.com/news/hemphill-county-sheriff-brent-clapp-seeks-re-election

https://www.canadianrecord.com/news/dale-schafer-files-candidate-precinct-3-commissioner

MARCH 5, 2024
PRIMARY ELECTION
DATES TO REMEMBER

Saturday, November 11, 2023

First day to file for candidates for offices that are regularly scheduled to be on the Primary ballot; first day for independent candidates to file declaration of intent.

Monday, December 11, 2023, 6 pm

Filing deadline for primary candidates; filing deadline for independent candidates to file declaration of intent.

Monday, January 1, 2024*

First day to apply for a ballot by mail using Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM) or Federal Postcard Application (FPCA). *First day to file does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday.

Monday, February 5, 2024

Last day to register to vote in primary election.

Tuesday, February 20, 2024*

First day of early voting. *First business day after Presidents’ Day.

Friday, February 23, 2024

Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked).

Friday, March 1, 2024

Last day of early voting

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Primary Election Day

Last day to receive ballot by mail if carrier envelope is not postmarked, or Wednesday, March 6, 2024, (next business day after Election Day) at 5 pm if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 pm at the location of the election (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply).

NOVEMBER 5, 2024
ELECTION DAY
DATES TO REMEMBER

Monday, October 7, 2024

Last day to register to vote

Monday, October 21, 2024

First day of early voting by personal appearance

Monday, October 25, 2024

Last day to apply for ballot by mail

Friday, November 1, 2024

Last day of early voting by personal appearance

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Election Day

Last day to receive ballot by mail at 7 pm if carrier envelope is not postmarked, or Wednesday, November 6, 2024 (next business day after Election Day) at 5 pm if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7 pm at the location of the election (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply).