Local elections take shape

Carter County voters will need to head to the polls to cast their ballot in the upcoming primary election on June 4th.

Locally, republican incumbent Tracey D. Walker was the only individual who filed for Clerk of District Court/Superintendent of Schools.

There will, however, be a race to become the republican nominee for Carter County Commissioner from District No. 3 as both incumbent Mike Watkins and Dan Dinstel have filed for the position. Watkins was first elected in 2018. He defeated Bill Walker by one vote in that year's primary.

Registered voters within the county will also be voting on...