2022 Republican Primary Candidates
2022 Republican Primary Candidates
These candidates are ALL Republicans, you can vote March 1st on the best Republicans to beat the Dems in November. Early voting at 200 W Bermuda St, Quitman, Feb. 14-25.
Info is from candidates and the internet -- their names are in ballot-order (randomized) -- Wood County Republican Party does not endorse in primaries, we support all Republicans.
These candidates are ALL Republicans, you can vote March 1st on the best Republicans to beat the Dems in November. Early voting at 200 W Bermuda St, Quitman, Feb. 14-25.
Info is from candidates and the internet -- their names are in ballot-order (randomized) -- Wood County Republican Party does not endorse in primaries, we support all Republicans.
You can view the contested statewide races by clicking the (Texas) button above, such as the eight Republicans running to become the GOP nominee for Governor, four Republicans seeking to be the Attorney General nominee, two Republican seeking a seat on the Supreme Court of Texas, etc.
There is also a (Local) candidates button, if you would like to print out the candidate-guide on Republicans running to be our nominees for State Rep, Wood County DA, Wood County Judge, County Commissioners, etc. -- or just scroll down to see it now.
You can view the contested statewide races by clicking the (Texas) button above, such as the eight Republicans running to become the GOP nominee for Governor, four Republicans seeking to be the Attorney General nominee, two Republican seeking a seat on the Supreme Court of Texas, etc.
There is also a (Local) candidates button, if you would like to print out the candidate-guide on Republicans running to be our nominees for State Rep, Wood County DA, Wood County Judge, County Commissioners, etc. -- or just scroll down to see it now.
2022 Republican Primary Candidates (Local only)
2022 Republican Primary Candidates (Local only)
Cole Hefner
Incumbent HD5
Born: 1980, age ~42, in East Texas; raised in Pittsburg TX, now in Mt Pleasant TX
Work: state rep 2016+, insurance 2015, county commissioner 2010, construction 16yrs
Edu.: homeschool, Pittsburg TX
Issue: 100% pro-life; understands the importance of hard work and conservative values
Issue: secure and defend our border; stop all handouts to illegal immigrants
Issue: will reduce government spending for a stronger economy
Issue: defend the second amendment; concealed handgun carrier, lifetime NRA member
Factoid: chamber of commerce, Kiwanis, east Texas council regional review committee
Contact: ColeHefner.com
Kevin White
Challenger
Wood County Judge
Born: 1964, age ~57, fourth generation in Wood County
Work: mayor of Mineola, educator for 30 years (principal of Hawkins High)
Edu: masters and bachelor’s degrees from East Texas State University
Issue: reduce county employee turnover, >25% turnover rate in 2021, costs taxpayers
Issue: cooperative effort to improve infrastructure in county, population is growing
Issue: get struck-off tax properties back on tax rolls, helped with 100+ when mayor
Issue: get more trials scheduled, which helps the DA office get more cases prosecuted
Factoid: has served on seven boards in government/banking/civics, officer on many of those
Contact: facebook.com/pg/Kevin-White-Candidate-for-Wood-County-Judge-103900295470844
Jerry Gaskill incumbent Pct. 2 Commissioner
Born: 1971, age 50 in Dallas, Tx
Work: Wood County, laborer 1992-1993, Wood County Foreman 1993-2003, Wood County Commissioner 2003-present
Education: Graduate Grand Saline High School; 20 years continuing education Texas Association of Counties
Issue: Save tax payers money
Issue: Obeying all state rules as subdivisions are developed
Factoid: Hardworking, hands on, committed, to every job put before me. Kiwanis member, East Texas Council of Government, North East Texas Water Development Board.
Contact: (903) 850-3203
Russell Acker
Incumbent Pct. 4
Commissioner
Born: 1958, age ~65, Dallas, TX
Work: Custom Home Builder 30 years, Wood County Environmental Inspector / Subdivision Coordinator 10 years
Elected 2014 Wood County Commissioner Pct 4, Re-elected to second term 2018
ED: 1976 Honors’ Graduate Como-Pickton High School, TEEX Licensing for TCEQ Designated Representative
Issue: Will strive to continue the conservative polices of the commissioners before me that have placed Wood County in the excellent financial position that we are in today.
Factoid: First Pct 4 Commissioner to apply for and receive over 1 million dollars in Tx Dot grant funding that was used solely for Road & Bridge repair in Pct 4
Contact: [email protected]
Angela Albers
Incumbent
Wood County Judge
Born: 1975, age 47, in Magnolia, Texas; moved to Wood County, Texas in 2006
Work: Elected Wood County Criminal District Attorney 2019; 21-year career prosecutor
Edu: Law degree Baylor University; Bachelor of Arts in English, minor Spanish, Sam Houston State University
Issue: Passionate about the protection of children from violence and sexual assaults
Issue: Seeking Justice in each prosecution; serving the needs and providing available resources for victims
Issue: Working collaboratively with Law enforcement to ensure the successful prosecution of crimes
Issue: Using resources and efficient processes wisely to save taxpayer’s money
Factoid: Christian Conservative Republican; Pro-Life; Mother to twin boys (15) and a daughter (11)
Contact: [email protected] / facebook.com/people/Keep-Angela-Albers-DA/100064038904872
Jerry Parker
Incumbent
Pct. 3 Justice of the Peace
Born: 1947; 37 year resident of Wood County and Holly Lake Ranch
Work: Justice of the Peace pct. 3, business owner, Dept. of criminal justice classification officer Angola State Penitentiary, TX dept. of financial services 3 yrs, TX dept. of criminal justice parole division supervisor 28 yrs
Edu/qualifications: BA degree in government/sociology from Southeastern Louisiana University, former Harmony ISD board member, former 10 year member of Wood County Industrial Commission, former member Wood County Appraisal Review Board, City Councilman in St. Francisville, LA
Issue: Character counts. Total honesty, knowledge, compassion for others, and true witness for our Lord are the values I will bring to this office.
Contact: facebook.com/JPforJP
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