Navarro County District Attorney Race Burns Hot at GOP Forum

By Mark Archibald

In only a few days Texans will head to the polls on March. 3. Navarro County residents had another opportunity to hear from candidates running for federal, state, and local positions, last Saturday at the Corsicana Opry.

The forum sponsored by the Navarro County Republican Party, also allowed individuals to meet and talk directly with candidates prior to the event.
The local portion of the night began when Navarro County District Attorney candidate Joesph Aguilar took the stage to endorse his former opponent, Kerri Anderson Donica.

Aguilar said he based his endorsement on Donica’s experience in various aspects of the law.

As First Assistant in the District Attorney’s Office Andrew Wolf said he is the only Republican in the race and if elected, he would be willing to review some of the backlog of older cases, but that victims deserve justice.

Candidate James Polk, said he would seek justice but plans to fairly review cases from the beginning.

Donica said she has a plan and will seek help to dispose of the backlog of older cases.

Wolf, Polk and Donica each committed to being above board in terms of transparency and the legal principal of discovery.

Each candidate also expressed support for “Recovery Court,” a vision of current Navarro County District Attorney, Will Thompson.

County Judge candidates Darrell Cobb, Colby Karhan and Enoch Basnett discussed their qualifications and experience and how that would apply to the County Judge’s position.

Cobb said he would be a quick study; working to fulfill the Judicial duties of a County Judge. He has served as Assistant Director of Navarro County Office of Emergency Management.

Cobb also said he plans to be a full-time County Judge if elected.

Basnett said that he is familiar with several aspects of the law that he would encounter as County Judge.

He said he is most qualified to move those cases on day one, which would lead to cost savings for Navarro County taxpayers.

Sandy Davis and Rachel Young are each vying to be the next Navarro County Clerk. Both women currently work in the office, and discussed their experience and the requirements to maintain the County records and applicable fees.

Both women expressed a desire to refresh the website and make it more user friendly.

Connie Hickman and Rheann Ivie are squaring off to be the next Navarro County Republican Chair.

Hickman said her priority would be to open the party to everyone, she indicated she would work to fill all Precinct Chair positions. “I will appoint individuals to fill Precinct Chair vacancies,” she said.

Ivie said she would also focus on community outreach to grow the party as well as fundraising to support candidates.

Attendees also heard from Sixth District Congressional candidates, incumbent Jake Ellzey, James Bufford and Brian Stahl.

The trio covered a variety of topics including budgets, digressionary spending and the role of the Federal Government.

Texas Rail Road Commissioner Hawk Dunlap also introduced himself to the crowd.

State Senate District 2 Challenger Jason Edington introduced himself as well, incumbent Senator, Bob Hall did not attend Saturday’s forum.

Texas House District Eight candidate Daniel Hunt talked about his political experience as well as his priorities of ensuring that all things done in the State House are Constitutional. He said his priority would be to represent the people of the district, not the Speaker of the House or political interests.

Incumbent State Representative Cody Harris did not attend Saturday’s forum.

The first day to vote early in Texas and Navarro County is Feb. 17.

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