Numerous state races up for grabs in election

With no contested local elections on the ballot, Freestone County voters will only need to make decisions on state and federal races. There are 14 state elections that will be contested, including the spot for Governor, which is currently held by Republican Greg Abbott. Democrat Beto O’Rourke, Libertarian Mark Tippetts and Green Party candidate Delilah Barrios are challenging Abbott. Lt…