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Unofficial 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election Results for Kent County
Last refreshed: 06/25/2026 10:35:26 PM
NR: not reported
: 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 | 51 | NR | 268 | 15.32% |
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Wes Moore and Aruna Miller
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Democratic | 455 | 661 | 365 | NR | 1,481 | 84.68% |
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Totals
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520 | 813 | 416 | NR | 1,749 | 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 | 21 | NR | 96 | 7.58% |
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L. D. Burkindine and Jeremy M. Shifflett
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Republican | 6 | 6 | 2 | NR | 14 | 1.10% |
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Dan Cox and Rob Krop
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Republican | 85 | 314 | 33 | NR | 432 | 34.10% |
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Ed Hale and Tyrone Keys, Jr.
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Republican | 89 | 396 | 45 | NR | 530 | 41.83% |
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Douglas Larcomb and Martina D. Duncan
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Republican | 6 | 4 | 2 | NR | 12 | 0.95% |
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John A. Myrick and Brenda J. Thiam
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Republican | 38 | 72 | 7 | NR | 117 | 9.23% |
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Michael Oakes and Ronald W. Abend
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Republican | 3 | 4 | 4 | NR | 11 | 0.87% |
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Nancy Jane Taylor and Rachel Hannah "Mohawk" Swift
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Republican | 3 | 23 | 4 | NR | 30 | 2.37% |
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Shannon Wright and Reba A. Hawkins
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Republican | 5 | 16 | 4 | NR | 25 | 1.97% |
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Totals
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247 | 898 | 122 | NR | 1,267 | 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 | 354 | NR | 1,494 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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441 | 699 | 354 | NR | 1,494 | 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 | 98 | NR | 1,019 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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208 | 713 | 98 | NR | 1,019 | 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 | 364 | NR | 1,519 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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447 | 708 | 364 | NR | 1,519 | 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 | 97 | NR | 1,019 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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202 | 720 | 97 | NR | 1,019 | 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 | 19 | NR | 67 | 4.25% |
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Dan Schwartz
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Democratic | 310 | 463 | 205 | NR | 978 | 61.98% |
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George Walish
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Democratic | 20 | 39 | 38 | NR | 97 | 6.15% |
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Randi White
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Democratic | 129 | 210 | 97 | NR | 436 | 27.63% |
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Totals
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479 | 740 | 359 | NR | 1,578 | 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 | 32 | NR | 250 | 19.55% |
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Andy Harris
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Republican | 191 | 746 | 92 | NR | 1,029 | 80.45% |
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Totals
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250 | 905 | 124 | NR | 1,279 | 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 | 230 | NR | 1,021 | 61.47% |
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John Queen
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Democratic | 187 | 311 | 142 | NR | 640 | 38.53% |
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Totals
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509 | 780 | 372 | NR | 1,661 | 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 | 104 | NR | 1,106 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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220 | 782 | 104 | NR | 1,106 | 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 | 263 | NR | 1,268 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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389 | 616 | 263 | NR | 1,268 | 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 | 256 | NR | 1,243 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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383 | 604 | 256 | NR | 1,243 | 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 | 266 | NR | 1,236 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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378 | 592 | 266 | NR | 1,236 | 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 | 83 | NR | 990 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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205 | 702 | 83 | NR | 990 | 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 | 116 | NR | 1,142 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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221 | 805 | 116 | NR | 1,142 | 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 | 78 | NR | 986 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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209 | 699 | 78 | NR | 986 | 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
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Democratic | 316 | 500 | 204 | NR | 1,020 | 24.46% |
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John T. Carroll
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Democratic | 347 | 547 | 228 | NR | 1,122 | 26.91% |
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David Foster
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Democratic | 205 | 342 | 170 | NR | 717 | 17.19% |
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Sam Shoge
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Democratic | 412 | 612 | 287 | NR | 1,311 | 31.44% |
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Totals
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1,280 | 2,001 | 889 | NR | 4,170 | 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 | 95 | NR | 990 | 34.14% |
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Albert Nickerson
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Republican | 202 | 663 | 104 | NR | 969 | 33.41% |
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John F. Price
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Republican | 197 | 641 | 103 | NR | 941 | 32.45% |
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Totals
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595 | 2,003 | 302 | NR | 2,900 | 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 | 330 | NR | 1,450 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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442 | 678 | 330 | NR | 1,450 | 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 | 100 | NR | 1,090 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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220 | 770 | 100 | NR | 1,090 | 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 | 347 | NR | 1,519 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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459 | 713 | 347 | NR | 1,519 | 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 | 328 | NR | 1,465 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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437 | 700 | 328 | NR | 1,465 | 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.
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Democratic | 388 | 614 | 300 | NR | 1,302 | 50.66% |
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Allan W. Schauber
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Democratic | 377 | 610 | 281 | NR | 1,268 | 49.34% |
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Totals
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765 | 1,224 | 581 | NR | 2,570 | 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 | 105 | NR | 1,039 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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213 | 721 | 105 | NR | 1,039 | 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 | 115 | NR | 1,160 | 100.00% |
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Totals
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229 | 816 | 115 | NR | 1,160 | 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 | 292 | NR | 1,293 | 14.70% |
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Edward Gallo (Male)
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Democratic | 275 | 416 | 218 | NR | 909 | 10.34% |
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Erik T. Gulbrandsen (Male)
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Democratic | 335 | 502 | 271 | NR | 1,108 | 12.60% |
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Piers Heriz-Smith (Male)
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Democratic | 311 | 488 | 237 | NR | 1,036 | 11.78% |
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Ashley A. Jensen (Female)
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Democratic | 334 | 519 | 248 | NR | 1,101 | 12.52% |
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Regina C. Oliver (Female)
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Democratic | 330 | 508 | 247 | NR | 1,085 | 12.34% |
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Melvin S. Rapelyea (Male)
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Democratic | 324 | 490 | 260 | NR | 1,074 | 12.21% |
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Pamela L. White (Female)
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Democratic | 367 | 548 | 274 | NR | 1,189 | 13.52% |
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Totals
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2,676 | 4,072 | 2,047 | NR | 8,795 | 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
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Republican | 176 | 596 | 83 | NR | 855 | 24.04% |
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Mariam Azra Satchell
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Republican | 174 | 580 | 85 | NR | 839 | 23.59% |
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Dawn P. Sutton
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Republican | 200 | 709 | 98 | NR | 1,007 | 28.31% |
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Leonard A. Thompson
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Republican | 180 | 594 | 82 | NR | 856 | 24.07% |
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Totals
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730 | 2,479 | 348 | NR | 3,557 | 100.00% |

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