Lufkin cancels May general elections

LUFKIN – The City of Lufkin general election, which was scheduled for May, has been cancelled because both candidates are running unopposed. The Lufkin City Council approved the ordinance on Tuesday to cancel the May elections. Due to the cancellation, the city said Jimmy Ford, who was running unopposed to represent Ward Five, will be sworn in at the council meeting on May 5. Additionally, William Price, who was running unopposed to represent Ward Six after incumbent Adam Lowther decided not to run for re-election, will be sworn in on May 5 as well.