Sheriff Candidates Say Their Piece

The statewide primary election is Tuesday, May 10, and polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Kimball.

In the primary, voters registered as Republicans vote for the Republican candidates and registered Democrats vote for the Democratic candidates.

In Kimball County, two individuals are running as Republicans in the sheriff's race, and only one will advance past the primary to the November election. The two candidates are incumbent Harry Gillway and challenger David Hottell. No Democrats seek the office.

The Observer asked both candidates questions to inform the readers about the upcoming sheri...