Editor's note: This list was updated on Aug. 6 with election results after the polls closed.
Below is a list of candidates who are running in contested races for county-level offices in Stewart County on Aug. 6. For most positions, voters can only choose one candidate. For county commission, voters can select two candidates in their district.
COUNTY MAYOR
- Robert “Boo” Beecham, Independent - 2453
- Christopher Hartigan, Independent - 614
- David Russell Ross, Independent - 609
- Scott Shepperd, Independent - 205
COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 1
- Corey Etherton, Independent - 116
- Michael A. Lorden, Independent - 52
- Lane Page, Independent - 236
- Elijah Thomas, Independent - 260
COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 4
- Adam Cathey, Independent - 200
- Terry Fizhugh, Independent - 371
- Ed Williams, Independent - 218
COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 5
- Leslie Elkins Bickford, Independent - 372
- Archie L. Cryer, Independent - 283
- Melissa L. Fields, Independent - 360
ASSESSOR OF PROPERTY (UNEXPIRED TERM)
- Tim Borens, Independent - 2,157
- Vincent J. Gray, Independent - 1,729
SHERIFF
- Jody L. Batton, Independent - 1,682
- Frankie Gray, Independent - 2,265
CIRCUIT COURT CLERK
- Ethan Gray, Independent 2,612
- Mary K. Templon, Independent 1,235
COUNTY CLERK
- Natalie Hardison, Independent - 2,184
- Monica Shepherd, Independent - 1,701
SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 5
- Beth Elliott, Independent - 389
- Lesa Fitzhugh, Independent - 315
SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 6
- Mitchell Burkhart, Independent - 455
- Michelle Criswell, Independent - 215
