By Kris Smith
In a county where Republican primaries often determine the eventual officeholder, voter participation in March is especially important for those who want a say in how Navarro County’s justice is handled, especially with the shift in the race for the office of the Navarro County District Attorney.
Current Navarro County District Attorney Will Thompson initially filed his Secretary of State paperwork back in November, and has since withdrawn from the race, planning to spend more time with his wife, Mary. He stated on social media, “It has been a tremendous honor to serve as district attorney for Navarro County for the past six years, but we have decided it’s time to pass the torch and spend more time together while we are still blessed with good health.”
Four candidates are now seeking the Republican nomination for the office:
Joseph Aguilar, (LEFT) a practicing criminal defense lawyer with experience in defending clients in a variety of criminal matters, including violent crime, DUI/DWI, and expungement cases, and has been licensed to practice law in Texas since around 2015.
Andrew Wolf, (RIGHT) licensed since 2005, currently serves as First Assistant Criminal District Attorney for Navarro County, a senior role in the DA’s Office that involves prosecuting serious cases and helping manage the office’s work.
Kerri Anderson Donica, (LEFT) a veteran attorney with a long legal career spanning more than four decades. Licensed in 1983, Donica has served Navarro County as an assistant District Attorney, in private practice spanning several decades, and served the Corsicana ISD School Board and currently serves as the Corsicana City Attorney.
and James E. Polk (BELOW) – a longtime Corsicana-area attorney with decades of experience in private legal practice – focusing on criminal defense, family law, bankruptcy, and personal injury matters.
Each candidate brings a different professional background and perspective, offering voters a clear choice in the direction they want the District Attorney’s Office to take in the coming years.
The District Attorney’s Office is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases, working alongside law enforcement agencies, and representing the interests of crime victims and the community as a whole. Decisions made by the District Attorney affect how cases move through the courts, how resources are used, and how public safety priorities are set.
The NavCo Chronicle will follow the contested races during this campaign time! Be sure to check out our annual voter’s guide that will be published in February.
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