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Unofficial 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election Results for Kent County
Last refreshed: 06/25/2026 04:50:08 PM
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: Denotes Winner of the ElectionGovernor / Lt. Governor
Democratic Candidates - Vote for 1
(10 of 10 election day precincts reported)| Name | Party | Early Voting | Election Day | Mail-In Ballot | Provisional | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Eric S. Felber and LaTrece Hawkins Lytes
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Democratic | 65 | 152 | NR | NR | 217 | 16.28% |
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Wes Moore and Aruna Miller
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Democratic | 455 | 661 | NR | NR | 1,116 | 83.72% |
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Totals
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520 | 813 | NR | NR | 1,333 | 100.00% |
Republican Candidates - Vote for 1
(10 of 10 election day precincts reported)| Name | Party | Early Voting | Election Day | Mail-In Ballot | Provisional | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Carl A. Brunner, Jr. and Kevin L. Rhodes, Sr.
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Republican | 12 | 63 | NR | NR | 75 | 6.55% |
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L. D. Burkindine and Jeremy M. Shifflett
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Republican | 6 | 6 | NR | NR | 12 | 1.05% |
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Dan Cox and Rob Krop
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Republican | 85 | 314 | NR | NR | 399 | 34.85% |
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Ed Hale and Tyrone Keys, Jr.
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Republican | 89 | 396 | NR | NR | 485 | 42.36% |
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Douglas Larcomb and Martina D. Duncan
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Republican | 6 | 4 | NR | NR | 10 | 0.87% |
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John A. Myrick and Brenda J. Thiam
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Republican | 38 | 72 | NR | NR | 110 | 9.61% |
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Michael Oakes and Ronald W. Abend
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Republican | 3 | 4 | NR | NR | 7 | 0.61% |
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Nancy Jane Taylor and Rachel Hannah "Mohawk" Swift
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Republican | 3 | 23 | NR | NR | 26 | 2.27% |
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Shannon Wright and Reba A. Hawkins
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Republican | 5 | 16 | NR | NR | 21 | 1.83% |
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Totals
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247 | 898 | NR | NR | 1,145 | 100.00% |
Comptroller
Democratic Candidates - Vote for 1
(10 of 10 election day precincts reported)| Name | Party | Early Voting | Election Day | Mail-In Ballot | Provisional | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brooke Elizabeth Lierman
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Democratic | 441 | 699 | NR | NR | 1,140 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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441 | 699 | NR | NR | 1,140 | 100.00% |
Republican Candidates - Vote for 1
(10 of 10 election day precincts reported)| Name | Party | Early Voting | Election Day | Mail-In Ballot | Provisional | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sonya Dunn
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Republican | 208 | 713 | NR | NR | 921 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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208 | 713 | NR | NR | 921 | 100.00% |
Attorney General
Democratic Candidates - Vote for 1
(10 of 10 election day precincts reported)| Name | Party | Early Voting | Election Day | Mail-In Ballot | Provisional | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Anthony G. Brown
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Democratic | 447 | 708 | NR | NR | 1,155 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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447 | 708 | NR | NR | 1,155 | 100.00% |
Republican Candidates - Vote for 1
(10 of 10 election day precincts reported)| Name | Party | Early Voting | Election Day | Mail-In Ballot | Provisional | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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James B. Rutledge, III
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Republican | 202 | 720 | NR | NR | 922 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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202 | 720 | NR | NR | 922 | 100.00% |
Representative in Congress
District 1
Democratic Candidates - Vote for 1
(10 of 10 election day precincts reported)| Name | Party | Early Voting | Election Day | Mail-In Ballot | Provisional | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Victor Allen Guidice
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Democratic | 20 | 28 | NR | NR | 48 | 3.94% |
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Dan Schwartz
|
Democratic | 310 | 463 | NR | NR | 773 | 63.41% |
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George Walish
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Democratic | 20 | 39 | NR | NR | 59 | 4.84% |
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Randi White
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Democratic | 129 | 210 | NR | NR | 339 | 27.81% |
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Totals
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479 | 740 | NR | NR | 1,219 | 100.00% |
Republican Candidates - Vote for 1
(10 of 10 election day precincts reported)| Name | Party | Early Voting | Election Day | Mail-In Ballot | Provisional | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chris Bruneau
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Republican | 59 | 159 | NR | NR | 218 | 18.87% |
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Andy Harris
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Republican | 191 | 746 | NR | NR | 937 | 81.13% |
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Totals
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250 | 905 | NR | NR | 1,155 | 100.00% |
State Senator
District 36
Democratic Candidates - Vote for 1
(10 of 10 election day precincts reported)| Name | Party | Early Voting | Election Day | Mail-In Ballot | Provisional | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nivek Johnson
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Democratic | 322 | 469 | NR | NR | 791 | 61.37% |
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John Queen
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Democratic | 187 | 311 | NR | NR | 498 | 38.63% |
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Totals
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509 | 780 | NR | NR | 1,289 | 100.00% |
Republican Candidates - Vote for 1
(10 of 10 election day precincts reported)| Name | Party | Early Voting | Election Day | Mail-In Ballot | Provisional | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Steve Hershey
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Republican | 220 | 782 | NR | NR | 1,002 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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220 | 782 | NR | NR | 1,002 | 100.00% |
House of Delegates
District 36
Caroline County
Democratic Candidates - Vote for 1
(10 of 10 election day precincts reported)| Name | Party | Early Voting | Election Day | Mail-In Ballot | Provisional | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nevin Crouse
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Democratic | 389 | 616 | NR | NR | 1,005 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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389 | 616 | NR | NR | 1,005 | 100.00% |
Cecil County
Democratic Candidates - Vote for 1
(10 of 10 election day precincts reported)| Name | Party | Early Voting | Election Day | Mail-In Ballot | Provisional | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Michelle Ravert
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Democratic | 383 | 604 | NR | NR | 987 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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383 | 604 | NR | NR | 987 | 100.00% |
Queen Anne's County
Democratic Candidates - Vote for 1
(10 of 10 election day precincts reported)| Name | Party | Early Voting | Election Day | Mail-In Ballot | Provisional | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Crystal Woodward
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Democratic | 378 | 592 | NR | NR | 970 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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378 | 592 | NR | NR | 970 | 100.00% |
Caroline County
Republican Candidates - Vote for 1
(10 of 10 election day precincts reported)| Name | Party | Early Voting | Election Day | Mail-In Ballot | Provisional | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jeff Ghrist
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Republican | 205 | 702 | NR | NR | 907 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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205 | 702 | NR | NR | 907 | 100.00% |
Kent County
Republican Candidates - Vote for 1
(10 of 10 election day precincts reported)| Name | Party | Early Voting | Election Day | Mail-In Ballot | Provisional | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jay A. Jacobs
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Republican | 221 | 805 | NR | NR | 1,026 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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221 | 805 | NR | NR | 1,026 | 100.00% |
Queen Anne's County
Republican Candidates - Vote for 1
(10 of 10 election day precincts reported)| Name | Party | Early Voting | Election Day | Mail-In Ballot | Provisional | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Steve Arentz
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Republican | 209 | 699 | NR | NR | 908 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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209 | 699 | NR | NR | 908 | 100.00% |
County Commissioner
Democratic Candidates - Vote for up to 3
(10 of 10 election day precincts reported)| Name | Party | Early Voting | Election Day | Mail-In Ballot | Provisional | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Thad L. Bench
|
Democratic | 316 | 500 | NR | NR | 816 | 24.87% |
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John T. Carroll
|
Democratic | 347 | 547 | NR | NR | 894 | 27.25% |
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David Foster
|
Democratic | 205 | 342 | NR | NR | 547 | 16.67% |
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Sam Shoge
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Democratic | 412 | 612 | NR | NR | 1,024 | 31.21% |
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Totals
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1,280 | 2,001 | NR | NR | 3,281 | 100.00% |
Republican Candidates - Vote for up to 3
(10 of 10 election day precincts reported)| Name | Party | Early Voting | Election Day | Mail-In Ballot | Provisional | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ron Fithian
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Republican | 196 | 699 | NR | NR | 895 | 34.45% |
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Albert Nickerson
|
Republican | 202 | 663 | NR | NR | 865 | 33.29% |
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John F. Price
|
Republican | 197 | 641 | NR | NR | 838 | 32.26% |
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Totals
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595 | 2,003 | NR | NR | 2,598 | 100.00% |
State's Attorney
Democratic Candidates - Vote for 1
(10 of 10 election day precincts reported)| Name | Party | Early Voting | Election Day | Mail-In Ballot | Provisional | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bryan DiGregory
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Democratic | 442 | 678 | NR | NR | 1,120 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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442 | 678 | NR | NR | 1,120 | 100.00% |
Republican Candidates - Vote for 1
(10 of 10 election day precincts reported)| Name | Party | Early Voting | Election Day | Mail-In Ballot | Provisional | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Matt Crouch
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Republican | 220 | 770 | NR | NR | 990 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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220 | 770 | NR | NR | 990 | 100.00% |
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Democratic Candidates - Vote for 1
(10 of 10 election day precincts reported)| Name | Party | Early Voting | Election Day | Mail-In Ballot | Provisional | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sherise L. Kennard
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Democratic | 459 | 713 | NR | NR | 1,172 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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459 | 713 | NR | NR | 1,172 | 100.00% |
Register of Wills
Democratic Candidates - Vote for 1
(10 of 10 election day precincts reported)| Name | Party | Early Voting | Election Day | Mail-In Ballot | Provisional | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kristi Osborn
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Democratic | 437 | 700 | NR | NR | 1,137 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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437 | 700 | NR | NR | 1,137 | 100.00% |
Judge of the Orphans' Court
Democratic Candidates - Vote for up to 3
(10 of 10 election day precincts reported)| Name | Party | Early Voting | Election Day | Mail-In Ballot | Provisional | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Elroy G. Boyer, Jr.
|
Democratic | 388 | 614 | NR | NR | 1,002 | 50.38% |
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Allan W. Schauber
|
Democratic | 377 | 610 | NR | NR | 987 | 49.62% |
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Totals
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765 | 1,224 | NR | NR | 1,989 | 100.00% |
Republican Candidates - Vote for up to 3
(10 of 10 election day precincts reported)| Name | Party | Early Voting | Election Day | Mail-In Ballot | Provisional | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Joseph L. Holt
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Republican | 213 | 721 | NR | NR | 934 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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213 | 721 | NR | NR | 934 | 100.00% |
Sheriff
Republican Candidates - Vote for 1
(10 of 10 election day precincts reported)| Name | Party | Early Voting | Election Day | Mail-In Ballot | Provisional | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dennis W. Hickman, Jr.
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Republican | 229 | 816 | NR | NR | 1,045 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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229 | 816 | NR | NR | 1,045 | 100.00% |
Democratic Central Committee
Democratic Candidates - Vote for up to 10
(10 of 10 election day precincts reported)| Name | Party | Early Voting | Election Day | Mail-In Ballot | Provisional | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Amanda C. Fry (Female)
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Democratic | 400 | 601 | NR | NR | 1,001 | 14.83% |
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Edward Gallo (Male)
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Democratic | 275 | 416 | NR | NR | 691 | 10.24% |
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Erik T. Gulbrandsen (Male)
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Democratic | 335 | 502 | NR | NR | 837 | 12.40% |
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Piers Heriz-Smith (Male)
|
Democratic | 311 | 488 | NR | NR | 799 | 11.84% |
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Ashley A. Jensen (Female)
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Democratic | 334 | 519 | NR | NR | 853 | 12.64% |
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Regina C. Oliver (Female)
|
Democratic | 330 | 508 | NR | NR | 838 | 12.42% |
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Melvin S. Rapelyea (Male)
|
Democratic | 324 | 490 | NR | NR | 814 | 12.06% |
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Pamela L. White (Female)
|
Democratic | 367 | 548 | NR | NR | 915 | 13.56% |
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Totals
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2,676 | 4,072 | NR | NR | 6,748 | 100.00% |
Republican Central Committee
Republican Candidates - Vote for up to 7
(10 of 10 election day precincts reported)| Name | Party | Early Voting | Election Day | Mail-In Ballot | Provisional | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Benjamin F. Ray
|
Republican | 176 | 596 | NR | NR | 772 | 24.06% |
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Mariam Azra Satchell
|
Republican | 174 | 580 | NR | NR | 754 | 23.50% |
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Dawn P. Sutton
|
Republican | 200 | 709 | NR | NR | 909 | 28.33% |
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Leonard A. Thompson
|
Republican | 180 | 594 | NR | NR | 774 | 24.12% |
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Totals
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730 | 2,479 | NR | NR | 3,209 | 100.00% |

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