With the early voting period for the party primary elections opening Tuesday, County Clerk Clare Christy is urging potential voters to download a sample ballot to review before heading out to vote. “It is an extremely long ballot,” Christy said about the slate for both the Republican and Democratic primaries. “We’re advising everyone to familiarize themselves with the ballot because it is so lengthy.” She said sample ballots may be viewed by going to the county clerk’s website at http://www.co.dawson. tx.us/page/dawson.County. Clerk and clicking on “Elections.” Voters may then choose the primary they plan to vote in and find a sample ballot for ...