John Beard will be unopposed in State Assembly race

State Representative John Beard has gotten some good news. Beard learned Monday morning that he will not have any Republic Party opposition in his re-election bid this fall.

The deadline for candidates to file for a spot on the June primary ballot was 5:00 p.m. Friday. No candidate other than Beard filed nomination papers in the 16th State Assembly District.

Beard is finishing his first term in the state legislature. He filed nomination papers March 1st for a spot on the June primary ballot.