Thursday's Internet Edition, December 04, 2008. Early voting starts next week SUNDAY FIRE- Hamilton Volunteer Firefighters responded to a fire at Sonic on East Main early Sunday morning. Little damage was noticeable on the exterior of the business, but there was reportedly extensive smoke damage on the inside. An electrical problem was reportedly suspected of having caused the fire. The business remained closed this week as workers began cleanup and repair. The fire alarm sounded around 6:45 a.m. Sunday. Staff Photo - Early voting in the Party Primary Elections begins in the Hamilton County Clerk’s Office on Feb. 19 and continues through Feb. 29. The actual Election Day is Tuesday, March 4. Applications for mail ballots are also now being accepted in the County Clerk’s Office. Presidential candidates for the General Election next November are being chosen for both the Democratic and Republican parties. Through the early primaries, New York Senator Hillary Clinton and Illinois Senator Barack Obama, were in a virtual tie for the Democratic nomination. Ari-zona Senator John McCain had a significant lead over former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and Texas Congress-man Ron Paul also remained in the race. The names of presidential candidates who have withdrawn from the race will still appear on the ballots. Hamilton County voters will also have an opportunity to cast ballots for candidates in other state and local party races. Locally, voters in the Democratic Party Primary will decide between incumbent Randy Murphree and Billy Hollingsworth to see which will face Republican Gregg Bewely next fall in the race for Hamilton County Sheriff. Bewely does not have an opponent in the Republican Primary. On the Republican ballot, voters in Commission Precinct One will choose between incumbent Jim Boatwright and challenger Johnny Wagner, Jr. Democrats will be choosing between Mark Thompson, Dale Henry and Art Hall to oppose Republican incumbent Michael Williams next fall for Railroad Commissioner. Thompson lists Hamilton as his place of residence. According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Thompson, 48, is a mobility specialist for the blind. All early voting will be conducted for the primary elections in the County Clerk’s Office on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Registered voters can only vote in one party primary.

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