Editorials
Its important for voters to make their voices heard
Early voting for Tuesday’s elections was heavy in Tarrant County, far surpassing the numbers from 2010, the last year when an election for governor was on the ballot.
It’s important that those who did not vote early go to the polls Tuesday and register their choices.
Star-Telegram Editorial Board members have talked with candidates in key races, examined issues and published recommendations for readers to consider. Here’s a recap of those recommendations:
Statewide Prop. 1: Using some oil and gas tax revenue for highways. For
Arlington bonds: $236 million for streets, parks, fire facilities and libraries. For all four propositions
Fort Worth arena: Establishing user fees to pay half the cost of a $450 million multipurpose arena in the Will Rogers Center. Private donors will pay the rest. For all propositions
Birdville ISD bonds: $163.2 million for school construction and renovation. For
Keller ISD bonds: $169.5 million for school construction and renovation. For
U.S. Senator: John Cornyn
U.S. House District 6: Joe Barton
U.S. House District 12: Kay Granger
U.S. House District 24: Kenny E. Marchant
U.S. House District 25: Roger Williams
U.S. House District 26: Michael Burgess
U.S. House District 33: Marc Veasey
Governor: Greg Abbott
Lieutenant Governor: Leticia Van de Putte
Attorney General: Sam Houston
Comptroller: Mike Collier
Land Commissioner: George P. Bush
Railroad Commission: Ryan Sitton
State Board of Education, Dist. 11: Patricia “Pat” Hardy
State Senator, District 10: Libby Willis
State Representative, District 94: Cole Ballweg
County Commissioner , Pct. 2: Andy Nguyen
County Commissioner , Pct. 4: J.D. Johnson
