Editor's Note: To help our readers learn more about the candidates in the Nov. 6 election, we are publishing profiles on candidates in contested races. Early voting begins Oct. 22. Today's candidates are seeking the Lavaca County Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2 job.

Name: Carol Janecek Renner

Age: 46

City/county of residence: Hallettsville/Lavaca County

Office Seeking: Justice of Peace, Lavaca County, Pct. 2

Party Affiliation: Republican

Occupation: Attorney

Why do you want to serve in the office you are seeking?

I am an active community volunteer and dedicated to sound principles and integrity. I believe experience counts and principles matter. I believe in doing the job right. I look forward to serving the community and fulfilling the duties of justice of the peace. I will offer fair and impartial justice relying on my legal experience to follow the laws and rules of the court.

What qualifies you to serve in this office?

I am an attorney with 20 years experience, small business owner, wife and mother. I care about this community for the benefit of your children and mine. I actively serve in my church as a board member of the finance committee. I am knowledgeable in both comprehensive budgeting and debt reduction. I believe in conservative fiscal responsibility and hold myself accountable for the services I provide.

If elected, how will you go about serving your constituents?

This position provides me the opportunity to serve and give back to the community. By faithfully performing the duties of justice of the peace, I will assist families, small businesses and law enforcement in the resolution of legal issues. Additionally, this position allows me to support our schools, the youth and community by cooperative efforts and educational seminars.

Phone number, address, e-mail or web site where voters can contact you or learn more about you.

cjrennerlaw@yahoo.com

Correspondence: 710 N. Market St., Hallettsville, TX 77964

Office: 208 W. Moore St., Moulton, TX 77975

Phone: 361-772-6541 and 361-798-9420

Fax: 361-798-9470

Name: Gene K. Chandler

Age: 68

City/county of residence: Hallettsville/Lavaca County

Office Seeking: Justice of Peace, Lavaca County, Pct. 2

Party Affiliation: Democrat

Occupation: District manager of trucking company

Why do you want to serve in the office you are seeking?

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What qualifies you to serve in this office?

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If elected, how will you go about serving your constituents?

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Phone number, address, e-mail or web site where voters can contact you or learn more about you.

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