The latest of run of ballots by the Josephine County Clerk's Office shows some slight changes in the numbers, but no changes in the outcomes of the May Primary Election.
In the latest unofficial returns released this week, the race for two seats on the Josephine County Board of Commissioners is down to four candidates, with Chris Barnett facing off against Colene Martin for Position #2 and Pat Fahey taking on Ron Smith for Position #3 in November.
Barnett had received 45.4% of the votes compared to 23.6% for Martin, and Fahey garnered 38.6% of the ballots compared to 26.2% for Smith.
All three ballot measures in the May 21st election have gone down to defeat. The latest numbers show Replacement of the Josephine County Charter losing by a 67.4% to 32.6% margin. The Animal Shelter and Animal Control Local Option Tax was being defeated by a 60% to 40% tally. The Three Rivers School District Bond Request was being downed 68% to 32%.
Noah Robinson has moved forward in the Republican race for State Senator District 2 by beating Christine Robinson by a 61.11% to 38.5% count.
Mark Seligman has advanced in the Democratic race for State Representative District 3 by defeating Dustin Watkins by a 61.07% to 36.49% tally.
As of the latest count of ballots, voter turnout in Josephine County was 39.92%.
