Convenient, early voting is well underway, leading up the primary election set for Tuesday, March 5. A handful of individuals are either running for offices or contending for election. A list of those gathering the most interest for Ellis County voters, of which 139,000 are registered, includes the following; Judge of the 443rd Judicial District Court in Waxahachie. For years it has benefitted by the experience and strength of Cindy Ermatinger, who has announced her retirement.