ROCKWALL – Twenty-three candidates have thus far filed at the County Elections Office to run for political offices in the March 6, 2012, primary elections. More are expected to file and announce their campaigns shortly. The first day to file was Nov. 16 and the filing deadline is Dec. 15. Most were on hand Saturday [...]

(NBC5TV News) ROCKWALL – The way people vote in Rockwall County could be changing as the county looks to advance with technology. Right now, half of the county still uses paper ballots as their preferred method of voting, but the county has assembled a committee to explore the possibility of going all electronic. “It’s about [...]

ROCKWALL – Early voting began Monday and is now ongoing across Rockwall County on 10 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. It will continue through Nov. 4, from 8 am – 5 pm, at polling locations in Rockwall, Heath, Royse City and Rowlett. To see a summary of the amendments provided by State Rep. Jodie [...]

ROCKWALL – Victory was Sweet for several conservative candidates tonight in Rockwall, Fate, Heath and the Rockwall ISD. Voters clearly sent a message that they want local leaders who will hold a tight rein on local government spending and represent the people in a transparent manner. Final results showed two-term Rockwall City Council member David [...]

ROCKWALL – Early voting begins today and continues through May 10 in elections for Rockwall Mayor and three City Council seats, one Council seat in Heath and in Fate, three Council seats in Rowlett, plus one seat on the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees. Election day is May 14. There are no elections this year [...]

The filing deadline for City and school board elections across Rockwall County is just around the corner. The last day for candidates to file for a place on the ballot is March 14 at 5 pm. The general election is May 14. Three candidates are now running to become Rockwall’s new Mayor, replacing Mayor Bill [...]

By J.J. Smith. Republicans again showed their strength in Rockwall County elections yesterday as GOP candidates swept all Rockwall County contested races. Rep. Ralph Hall won his 16th term in Congress, winning 80 percent of the vote in Rockwall County (14,949 votes). Greenville physician Bob Deuell won his third term in State Senate District 2, [...]

By J.J. Smith. Candidates are now set for May 8 city council and school board elections across Rockwall County. In Rockwall, Bill Bricker and Teddy Nugen will challenge first-term incumbent Mark Russo for the Place 2 City Council seat. David White will challenge Margo Nielsen for the Place 6 seat. Incumbent Cliff Sevier is unopposed. [...]

By J.J. Smith. Incumbent Rockwall County Commissioners Lorie Grinnan and David Magness were re-elected, newcomer Shelli Miller defeated Rockwall Mayor Pro Tem David Sweet in the Rockwall County Clerk’s race and Paul Wilson was elected Republican Party Chairman according to the official results of yesterday’s Republican primary election. Grinnan beat Fred Lively with 68.5 to [...]

By J.J. Smith. Voters will decide the winners of eight Rockwall County Republican primary elections today, in addition to several state and area elections. No Democrats filed for a Rockwall County elected office. County polls will open at 7 am and close at 7 pm. Voting locations are determined by the precincts in which residents [...]