With the March 3 primary election approaching, Rusk County voters have a wide slate of local candidates vying for county offices. Early voting and election information is available through the Rusk County Elections Office. County JudgeOne of the marquee races on the ballot is for Rusk County Judge, a role that presides over the Commissioners Court and helps guide county policy and budgeting. The District Clerk manages records for the district courts in Rusk County. Precinct 1 : Pat McCrory (R): Pat McCrory (R) Precinct 2 : Cindy Redmon (R): Cindy Redmon (R) Precinct 3 : Shannon Burkley (R): Shannon Burkley (R) Precinct 4 : Darlene Childress (R) George Dumas (R) Ashley Ferguson (R): Precinct 5: (No primary challenger)Longtime JP Darlene Childress, currently serving in Precinct 4, is seeking re-election bringing years of experience to her campaign.