Important Election Dates

May 29th Primary Election

The last day to file for a place on the May 29th Primary Election ballot was Friday, March 9th.
The first day to apply for a ballot by mail is March 30th and the last day to apply for a ballot by mail is May 22nd. The last day to register to vote is April 30th.
The first day of early voting is May 14th and the last day of early voting is May 25th.
Local offices on the ballot and those filing include: District Judge - William D. "Bill" Smith; District Attorney - Mark Snider; Sheriff - Tim Glass; Tax Assessor/Collector - Linda Cummings; County Attorney - John L. Hutchison; County Commissioner - Precinct 1 - Butch Reed; and County Commissioner - Precinct 3 - Tim Stedje.


May 12th  Limited Election

The May 12th limited uniform election date will be held as usual. (This election is for cities and schools only). The last day to file for a place on the ballot was Monday, March 5th.
The City of Spearman has two Alderman positions up for reelection - Jon Garnett and Charles Elliott, as well as the Mayor. As of Monday, March 5, 2012, the following have filed: Mayor Brian Gillispie has filed for re-election. Alderman Jon Garnett has filed for re-election. Also filing for Alderman are Armando Martinez and Bryce Williams. Alderman Charles Elliott did not file.
Spearman ISD has two terms up this year for School Board. At this time no one has filed. The two terms expiring are Maria Sibley and Glen Ray Mackie.
Gruver ISD has two positions on the ballot this year for School Board. The two candidates up for reelection are Dwayne Thompson and Brent Steeds.The first day to apply for a ballot by mail is March 13th, and the last day to apply for a ballot by mail is May 4th. The last day to register to vote is April 12th.
The first day of early voting will be April 30th and the last day of early voting will be May 8th.

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Hansford County remains in shock after learning that David Truitt Johnson, 36, of Spearman, TX, died on County Road 18 west of Rocky Ford, CO at about 5:30 p.m. on September 13, 2010.

David, a pharmacist, and his wife, Sandi, purchased Gordon’s Drug in September of 2003. He was very well liked and respected in his community. His wife and their five children, Steven, Carlee, Mattee, Suzee and Dixee, are and will remain in our thoughts and prayers. May God hold them in His arms and heal the sorrow that they feel and may time accomplish what no words can.

Funeral services for David Johnson will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at the Morse Baptist Church. Graveside services and interment will be at 4 p.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery in McLean, TX, under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

See complete story on page 1, and related story on Page 4, of the September 16th edition of The Hansford County Reporter-Statesman.