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RITZVILLE — After the initial count for Adams County Commissioner District No. 3, incumbent Terry Thompson holds a lead in the Tuesday, Nov. 8, general election. The unofficial, preliminary total shows Thompson received 953 votes, (51.93%) at the end of the first day of counting. “I appreciate the support I’ve received throughout Adams County, and not just in the panhandle,” he said. Challenger Miguel A. “Mike” Garza trailed with 858 votes (46.76%). “I’d like to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for the opportunity to be involved in thi... Full story
RITZVILLE - It's looking like there won't be a new sheriff in Adams County, at least not in the near future. At the end of the first day of counting in the Nov. 8 general election, incumbent Dale J. Wagner of Othello was leading challenger Matthew Carlson of Ritzville. In the early tally, Wagner had 1,091 votes (56.24%); Carlson received 832 votes (42.89%). "I'm happy with the results, thus far," Wagner said. "I just want to get back to the business of the Sheriff's Office." On election night,... Full story