Berget eliminated in primary elections; Troy Dispatch survives
The Western News | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 10 years, 7 months AGO
Mark Peck and Russ Bache came out on top in the Lincoln County primary elections for commissioner, while Roby Bowe and Bill Clark and will now go head to head for sheriff in the fall.
Lincoln County Justice of the Peace – the third contested race in the county’s primary elections – is now down to Jay Sheffield and Stormy Langston.
Voters elected to maintain Troy Area Dispatch District, and increase their taxes in the process. Nearly 63 percent voted for retaining the 29-mill levy for the support of the district.
Results total for Lincoln County Commissioner - 4462
Mark Peck – 2491
Anthony Berget – 919
Russ Bache – 1043
Results total for Lincoln County Sheriff - 4620
Roby Bowe – 1995
Bill Clark – 1652
Duane Rhodes – 967
Results total for Lincoln County Justice of the Peace – 4269
Stormy Langston – 1878
Jay Sheffield – 1808
Frank Fahland - 563
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