For George Skinner, July 29 is that date.

On that day, Skinner, the county’s incumbent District 2 commissioner, will know if he will, in fact, remain a commissioner.

Skinner, 72, has held the seat since 1990.

But this summer, he faces two Republicans in a three-way primary election, in a race which includes about three-quarters of Moore, eastern Noble and most of rural Norman. Skinner was first elected to office as a Democrat, but later changed his party registration to Republican.

And this year he’s running on his record.

“I don’t have a fancy campaign,” Skinner said. “I don’t make campaign promises. I’m running on my record as a commissioner. I can promise the people of Cleveland County four more years of good, clean, honest and accountable county government.”

But while Skinner said he’s pleased by his accomplishments, two other Republicans — one from Noble and one from Newalla — believe it’s time for Skinner to retire.

Earl Cox, a 47-year-old Republican from Noble, and Charles Wright, 44, from Newalla, both say it’s time for a change.

And both want Skinner’s job.

Wright, who ran against Skinner in 2000 and 2004, said he’s running for the office again because “the same old problems keep persisting.”

“Nothing is getting fixed, repaired or maintained,” he said. “But, in the last couple of years, the county has done a better job with mowing.”

Wright said his biggest problem with Skinner’s administration was its lack of leadership in tackling problems.

“Right now, we’re facing all sorts of problems,” he said. “And I think the county needs to take the lead. I think if they can really get together and cooperate much better, it would help them fiscally. But we need to be working with city officials in Moore and Norman. We need to set the agenda and work with the communities.”

But Wright isn’t the only candidate calling for change.

Cox said county residents need fresh ideas and “a new voice” at the courthouse.