Court-at-law candidates spar over campaign contributions

  • Court-at-law judge candidates Angela Dowdle and Cody Henson explained their experience and philosophy in prosecution as well as their views about accepting or rejecting campaign donations from attorneys. Jeff Shabram/The Highlander
    Court-at-law judge candidates Angela Dowdle and Cody Henson explained their experience and philosophy in prosecution as well as their views about accepting or rejecting campaign donations from attorneys. Jeff Shabram/The Highlander
  • Burnet County Republican Party Chairwoman Kara Chasteen hosted the most recent candidates forum Jan. 27. Burnet County Republican Women is hosting one final county court-at-law candidates forum at 11:30 a.m. during the club’s luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 10 at the Reed Building, 402 E. Jackson St. in Burnet. Early voting begins Monday, Feb. 14 and goes through Friday, Feb. 25. Jeff Shabram/The Highlander
    Burnet County Republican Party Chairwoman Kara Chasteen hosted the most recent candidates forum Jan. 27. Burnet County Republican Women is hosting one final county court-at-law candidates forum at 11:30 a.m. during the club’s luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 10 at the Reed Building, 402 E. Jackson St. in Burnet. Early voting begins Monday, Feb. 14 and goes through Friday, Feb. 25. Jeff Shabram/The Highlander
A debate about whether judge candidates should accept political donations from attorneys became a contentious debate Jan. 27 during a candidates form which included those vying for the Republican nomination to sit on the bench of county court-at-law. Angela Dowdle and Cody Henson took the stage introduced themselves and shared their philosophy on responsibilities of the position that oversees…

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