Melodie Phelps, News Editor
Monticello — With the filing deadline for the May primary election quickly
approaching, the number of candidates who have thrown their hats into the
ring over the last week has increased.
Seven more candidates have filed in the Wayne County Clerk's Office and
two others have filed with the Kentucky Secretary of State, bringing the
total on the ballot to 61.
Three candidates have joined the race for District Two Magistrate. They
include: Barney Tom Denney, a republican; Rick Thompson, a democrat; and
Bobby Carrender, a republican.
Clifton New, a democrat, has filed as a candidate for District Four
Magistrate.
Jamie Piercy, a republican, has filed as a candidate for District Two
Constable.
James Lucian Morrow, a republican, has filed as a candidate for District
Three Constable.
Ed L. Reynolds, a republican, has filed as candidate for District Four
Constable.
State Senator David Williams, a republican from Burkesville, has filed
for re-election to his seat. Another candidate has also filed in that race:
Denver D. Capps, a republican from Burkesville.
The deadline for candidates to file for races that appear on the May
primary ballot was at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26, about 24 hours after
this edition of The Outlook went to press.
Next week's edition will include a complete list of candidates who have
filed for office.
