Now, 6 candidates are running to take his place in this years elections. State Objects Blakely Team's Motion for Bond by Wade Smith on Scribd. Hanson has served 25 years in law enforcement and is currently a sergeant in the Omaha Police Gang Unit and Fugitive Task Force. Major Witt currently oversees the countys Court Security and Adult Detention divisions. Limestone County Sheriff. Our office requested an attorney general opinion, expressing our concern about the omitted staggering scheme. Its just humbling. The Central Committee will meet to elect the interim County Sheriff to replace Jim Tracy. Mar. Official Election Results. the Texas Ethics Commission. A voting machine in Floyd County, Indiana. In regards to Las Vegas, Blakely said no money spent gambling came from county funds. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. The winner between these two Democrats will face Republican Aaron Hanson. Registration Starts: 8:30 AM. Limestone County Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin With just over 11,000 votes, Joshua McLaughlin has won the Republican primary election for Limestone County Finally, there is Jai Hanson, Minneapolis native, who has served 14 years between two metro police departments. On behalf of the Limestone County Sheriffs Office, we would like to welcome you to our website. Our mission is to protect life and property, preserve the constitutional rights of every citizen, and vigorously enforce the laws of the United States of America and the great state of Alabama. He is running as a Republican in the school board District 1 race. It wont be 40 years. In the sheriff's race, appointed Republican incumbent Joshua McLaughlin is opposed by independent candidate Randy King. "That's one big thing that I want to try to address is to improve the roads with the funding we have in place," he said. On August 23, 2019, Blakely was arrested and indicted on 13 theft and ethics charges. Phone 254-729-4997 Below are five races we are paying attention to this Spring: Since 2018, former police officer and Major League Baseball official, Earnell Lucas, has served as Milwaukees Sheriff. The reimbursement check was for $900. This language (setting up the staggering scheme) was omitted in 1999 in "clean-up" legislation. The defense asked for a mistrial during testimony. At a local townhall style event, the five Republican candidates agreed the five most pressing matters facing the county are: staff shortages, budgeting, drug problems in the county, safety, and former Limestone Sheriff Mike Blakely. Facebook: facebook.com/mikesmith4utcountysheriff/, Paid for by the Utah County Republican Party and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. On Thursday, July 29, Sheriff Mike Blakely took the stand. Tuesday, November 8, 2022 - Uniform Election Date. "I want to teach them that Martin Luther King's dream was that one day his four little children would live in a country where they would be judged, not on the color of their skin, but on the content of their character.". Chris is a small business owner who has never been a candidate for political office. Blakelys defense team insists the Sheriff never committed a crime and they will prove it. Bobbi Bailey, Limestone County election director, said she expects a voter turnout of around 50% to 60% Nov. 8. 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Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday, July 12, 2021, for the Limestone County sheriff, who has continued to serve despite facing a dozen felony counts alleging he stole campaign donations, got interest-free loans and solicited money from employees. Late Monday night, a motion was filed by the defense team requesting the Judge to dismiss count 2, theft of property. They included the Alabama Press Association and the Alabama Broadcasters Association joined with newspapers and television stations. Look for the Signs and Red Balloons to direct you. I will be here as long as the Lord finds it necessary for me to be here. "That's one big thing that I want to try to address is to improve the roads with the funding we have in place," he said. WebREGISTER OF WILLS / RECORDER OF DEEDS Vote for One All Precincts within Montour County . Continue to bring the department up with better equipment and better upgrades and work on the things that will allow us to better serve our community.. After more than two weeks, the prosecution rested its case. NOTE: For many years, article XVI, Section 65 of the Texas Constitution set out which county offices would be up for election. An investigator who testified the day before said two FBI agents pulled him aside before he took the stand, and reminded him not to lie, or he could perjure himself. Baschab had initially barred reporters and the public from attending jury selection. When it comes to campaign funds, Blakely deposited into his personal account, he testified this was to reimburse election costs he had spent, he did this per the advice of his treasurer and said he never put money himself in his campaign account. Only residents of the district can vote in the Board of Education District 1 race. Jury selection ended later that day. From previous testimony, we learned during a 2014 Vegas work trip, Blakely had another employee wire him $500 from the inmate fund. Am I Registered to Vote? Democrat Stephanie Manning and Republican Derrick Gatlin are running to fill the District 3 commission seat vacated by Jason Black, who made an unsuccessful run for the state House District 2 Republican nomination. Email: Mike@MikeSmith.vote "I thought that was good stuff, you know?". Election Results & Maps. Dec 28, 2021 - Jan 28, 2022. "I really hope to get broadband to a lot of the rural area in District 3," she said. That's important. County sheriffs typically enforce the law in unincorporated areas within a county, but they also will sometimes provide law enforcement services to municipalities that do not have their own police departments. Chance of rain 100%. the provisions of Chapter 572 of the Texas Government Code Ann., which Like many of the candidates in this race, she is campaigning with the message of reform. NOTE: Incumbent office holders appear where listed. Chance of rain 100%. - Click here to check your Voter Registration Status, Election Reconciliation Form - Democratic, Election Reconciliation Form - Republican, Election Day - Consolidated Polling Locations, Democratic Party Voted List: 5/16/2022; 5/17/2022 ; 5/18/2022; 5/19/2022; 5/20/2022, Republican Party Voted List: 5/16/2022 ; 5/17/2022 ; 5/18/2022; 5/19/2022 ; 5/20/2022, May 7, 2022 Special/Local Joint Elections, Sample Ballot - Joint Election: Limestone County, Mexia ISD, City of Groesbeck, South Limestone Hospital District, Sample Ballot - Coolidge Independent School District, Sample Ballot - City of Thornton ; Contact City of Thornton at 254-380-1139 for Information, Sample Ballot - City of Coolidge ; Contact City of Coolidge at 254-786-4814 for Information, South Limestone Hospital District - Notice of Election, DEMOCRATIC & REPUBLICAN PRIMARY ELECTIONS. *First business day after Columbus Day, First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance, Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail As we have covered extensively, Sheriffs are often the last line of defense for the rule of law at the county level. Look for the Signs and Red Balloons to Prosecutors said Blakely did all of that for his own gain. Democrat Stephanie Manning and Republican Derrick Gatlin are running to fill the District 3 commission seat vacated by Jason Black, who made an unsuccessful run for the state House District 2 Republican nomination. One of the biggest issues he hopes to tackle in the county is homelessness, which he believes the sheriff has a role in solving. 200 W State St. Groesbeck TX 76642. Blakley held the role as Sheriff for over 40 years. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - For the first time in 40-years voters elected a new Limestone County Sheriff. For more Texas Voting Information visit VoteTexas!!! This is not a list of current candidates or those who have filed a candidate application for the office. 44, 200 W State St, Room G5 This was the first full day that the media was allowed to cover the jury selection process. Board of Education District 1. Provided by WHNT-TV HuntsvilleMcLaughlin wins race for Limestone Sheriff in landslide Five candidates qualified on the Republican side, with incumbent Joshua McLaughlin winning the nomination with roughly 60% of the vote. Load Error Alabama Primary Election Results May 24, 2022 Not long into testimony, the judge sent the jury out and both the state and defense approached the judge and began to argue. McLaughlin has served as sheriff since the governor appointed him to replace 10-term sheriff Blakely after Blakely was removed from office Aug. 3, 2021. 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