The 88th General Assembly
has convened the 2012 fiscal session

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Jackson County Dems to host candidates forum

House District 58

2008 Legislative Races:
House District 58







There is a four-way Democratic primary for the race to replace term-limited Rep. Tommy Dickinson (D-Newport), and the Jackson County Democratic Central Committee will host a candidates forum for this race in conjunction with the Jackson County Democratic Women next Tuesday, April 29. The forum will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the Newport High School Auditorium. The election for this primary will be May 20, and there is no filed Republican opposition for this seat.

LJ Bryant
Jerry Carlew
Jamie Darling
Jody Dickinson
Hometown: Newport
Age: 21
Occupation:
Self-employed
Party: Democrat
Cash on hand: $16,034
(as of 3/31)
Total Raised: $28,661
(as of 3/31)
Website
Hometown: Newport
Age: 73
Occupation: Retired Co. Judge
Party: Democrat
Cash on hand:
$474
(as of 3/31)
Total Raised: $6,300
(as of 3/31)
Website
Hometown: Tuckerman
Age: 35
Occupation: Business owner
Party: Democrat
Cash on hand: $11,282
(as of 3.31)
Total Raised: $15,275
(as of 3/31)
Website
Hometown: Newport
Age: 67
Occupation: Retired
Party: Democrat
Cash on hand: $6,084
(as of 3/31)
Total Raised: $11,150
(as of 3/31)
Website

House District 58

In addition to the legislative candidates, all other county candidates in Jackson County are encouraged to attend. There is a three-way race for county judge, and a few JP races are on the ballot. For a list of all county candidates in Jackson County, click here.