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2019 local voter guide for Conroe, Montgomery and Willis

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By Jules Rogers |



Here is a collection of everything to know for the upcoming May 4 election, from early voting dates and locations to who is on the ballot.

Important dates:


First day of early voting: April 22
Last day to apply for ballot by mail: April 23
Last day of early voting: April 30
Election day: May 4

Candidates:


Montgomery City Council Place 3
Nick Haddad
T.J. Wilkerson (incumbent)
Read our Q&A with the candidates for Montgomery City Council Place 3

Montgomery City Council Place 5
David Brown
Thomas Cronin (incumbent)
Read our Q&A with the candidates for Montgomery City Council Place 5

Montgomery ISD board of trustees Place 6
Matt Fuller
Larry Hereford
Read our Q&A with the candidates for Montgomery ISD board of trustees Place 6

Montgomery ISD board of trustees Place 7
Gary Hammons
Russell Messecar
Read our Q&A with the candidates for Montgomery ISD board of trustees Place 7

Willis mayor
Cloresa Porter
Leonard Reed
Read our Q&A with the candidates for Willis mayor
By Jules Rogers
Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Jules Rogers has been covering community journalism and urban trade news since 2014. She moved to Houston in June 2018 to become an editor with Community Impact Newspaper after four years of reporting for various newspapers affiliated with the Portland Tribune in Oregon, including two years at the Portland Business Tribune. Before that, Jules spent time reporting for the Grants Pass Daily Courier in Southern Oregon. Her favorite beats to cover are business, economic development and urban planning.

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