County commissioner races nail biters
PHOTO BY STEVE STEINER
Edwin V. Smith believes experience --- and leadership --- are what make him the better, more qualified candidate to be Polk County Commissioner. Smith is running for re-election.
PHOTO BY MARY CANNADAY
Tracy Garcia, mayor of Lake Alfred, is running for the District Three Polk County Commission seat.
John Hall
Chris Dowdy
PHOTO BY STEVE STEINER
There definitely was no shortage of candidates or their signs urging voters to select them during an election forum at Bartow Civic Center July 31.
PHOTO BY PEGGY KEHOE
Voters in Tuesday's primary marked one of three ballots: Democrat, Republican or non-partisan.
District 3: Edwin V. Smith vs. Tracy Garcia
The race for the District 3 Polk County commissioner seat between incumbent Edwin V. Smith and challenger Tracy Garcia ended up being closer than many expected.
