Voters can begin casting their ballots on Monday when early voting begins for state and county elections.

Early voting will run from Monday, October 18th to Friday, October 29th weekdays from 8am-5pm at the Adams Street Community Center located at 511 E. Adams Street in Brownwood.

The state-wide race expected to draw voters to the polls is the contest for Texas Governor. Longtime Republican incumbent Rick Perry faces what could be a tough challenge from former Houston mayor Bill White, a Democrat. Kathie Glass, a Libertarian, and Deb Shafto, a Green Party candidate, are also in the race.

Rep. Mike Conaway (R-Midland), the incumbent for the 11th Congressional District is challenged by James Quillian (D-Monahans), James A. Powell (L-Houston) and Jim Howe (G-Odessa).

Contested Brown County races include:

County Judge
E. Ray West, III  (Rep)
Ronnie Lappe (Dem)

County Commissioner, Precinct 4
Larry Traweek (Rep)
(Write-in candidate Ronnie Moore is campaigning, but not on the ballot)

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4
Jim Cavanaugh (Rep)
Selina Alexander (Dem)

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3
Bryan Thompson (Rep)
Mike “Pappy” Bullard (Dem)

County Commissioner, Precinct 2
Joel Kelton (Rep)
Charles Stavley (Dem)

Election Day is set for November 2nd.

CLICK HERE for a sample ballot for Brown County.