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COLFAX — A rematch for a county commissioner seat is looking much like the first go-round.

Preliminary results in the Nov. 8 general election show incumbent Michael Largent, a Republican, taking the lead over challenger John-Mark Mahnkey, a Democrat.

When contacted after the first count, Largent was positive about how the results are looking, so far.

“It appears to be a mirror image of the primary,” he said, “At this stage of the game, it’s too early to call it one way or another. It looks positive, so far.”

Opponent Mahnkey agrees it’s too early to call the race.

“There...