Here's who deserves your runoff vote

The final leg of the Texas primary elections is now being run. The two top candidates in March primary contests, where no one received a majority of votes, are now going head-to-head for their partys' nominations.

The Star-Telegram Editorial Board has screened candidates for key races on the ballots in the Tarrant County area. We believe the following candidates deserve your vote:

Democratic Race for Governor — Recommend Andrew White

Andrew White is the best Democrat to face Greg Abbott in the fall

Democratic Race for Congressional District 6 — Recommend Ruby Faye Woolridge

This Democrat would take your call in Congressional District 6

Republican Race for Congressional District 6 — It's a close call. We give the edge to J.K. "Jake" Ellzey.

A GOP independent could be a standout for the 6th Congressional District

Republican Race for Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector — Wendy Burgess

Burgess as Tarrant tax assessor would focus on job, not politics

Early voting for the May 22 runoff elections kicked off Monday, May 14, and will extend through May 18. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For more information on where to vote, requirements for voting, and sample ballots check out our the Star-Telegram "explainer" story. Contact the Texas Secretary of State’s Office at 1-800-252-VOTE or the Tarrant County Elections Office at 817-831-8683 and access.tarrantcounty.com/en/elections.html.

This story was originally published May 14, 2018 at 12:44 PM with the headline "Here's who deserves your runoff vote."