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Body EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a continuing series of articles featuring the candidates in the major races in Van Zandt County that will be on the March 3 Primary Election Ballot. This article highlights the race for VZC Pct.

Body Joseph Secola is running for Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney with a clear sense of calling to restore integrity, fairness, and accountability to a system that directly affects the safety and liberty of every citizen in VZC.

Body “It has been an honor to serve as your Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney,” said Tonda Curry. “I am seeking re-election so that my team and I can continue fighting to keep our community safe.

Body “My name is Richard Schmidt, and I am seeking the office of Criminal District Attorney,” said Richard Schmidt. “I am a native Texan who served four years in the U.S. Army before attending college under the G.I. Bill, later graduating from law school and becoming a lawyer in 2004.

Body Forrest E. Lumpkin III has announced his candidacy for District 5 United States House of Representatives in the Democratic Primary.

Body Perla Muñoz Hopkins is an AMERICA FIRST, TEXAS FIRST CONSERVATIVE PATRIOT running to be your next Lieutenant Governor of the Great State of Texas.

Body Holly Taylor has announced her candidacy in the Democratic Primary for Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9. She is a candidate for Texas’s top criminal court, the Court of Criminal Appeals (CCA).

Body Jan Box has announced her candidacy in the Republican Primary for Van Zandt County Pct. 4E Chair.

Body “I was born in Grand Saline and graduated from Canton High School,” said Van Zandt County Pct. 2 Commissioner Republican candidate James Warrington. “I proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for 30 years, retiring at the rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant.

Body “My name is Chad LaPrade and l am a proven conservative leader with a strong record of service to the people of Van Zandt County,” said Chad LaPrade.