Candidates file ballot petitions

Several candidates have filed petitions with sufficient signatures to appear on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.

The filing period began at noon July 31 for independent municipal candidates and school board candidates. Filing will end at noon Aug. 7, according to a news release from the Jefferson County clerk’s office.

So far, the following candidates have filed petitions to seek the following political offices:

PINE BLUFF

Colton Edwards — Council member Ward 3 Position 1;

Patrick Lockett — Pine Bluff School Board Zone 7;

Goldie Whitaker — Watson Chapel School Board Zone 5.

WHITE HALL

Gregory Scott Ray — Council member Ward 2 Position 1;

Ken Smith — Council member Ward 1 Position 2;

David Beck — Council member Ward 3 Position 1;

Joel Foster — Council member Ward 3 Position 2;

Franklin Johnson II — Council member Ward 2 Position 2.

ALTHEIMER

Joycette Strong — Council member Ward 1 Position 2;

Jessie Culclager — Council member Ward 1 Position 1.

ELECTION-RELATED DATES

Early voting will be held at the county courthouse Oct. 21 through Nov. 4. Voting occurs Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Oct. 29 is the deadline to receive absentee ballot applications by mail, fax or email. Nov. 5, election day, polls will be open 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

For an absentee ballot application or other details, contact the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office, (870) 541-5322.