Before the pandemic, former Smith County Judge Nathaniel Moran requested an audit of the jail due to high occupancy post-COVID, said Jacob Putman, Smith County District Attorney.
Moran defeated Democratic challenger Jrmar Jefferson in the race to replace longtime representative Louie Gohmert, according to unofficial election results.
MARSHALL, Texas - Early voting begins Monday for the November general election, including the race to replace longtime Republican U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert.