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GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS… unofficial count shows Bolton out as supervisor and Garner in as sheriff
Bolton’s loss puts two new faces at BOS table. Prine defeats Gates for constable, while Mathis looks set to replace late husband on county board of education From Staff Reports After months of campaigning and pushing residents to get engaged in the process roughly 45 percent of registered voters turned out in Perry County on…
Read MoreCurtis R. Gates seeking Dist. 2 Constable post
Special to The Dispatch __________ Hello Perry County voters! I am Curtis R. Gates, and I am so glad to announce I am running for Dist. 2 Constable (all south Perry County). First, I would like to thank those of you that voted for me in the August 2023 Primary Election, and we won that…
Read MoreJames Garner thanks Dist. 4 voters
Special to The Dispatch __________ I, James Garner, would like to thank the voters of Dist. 4 in Perry County for the support you gave me in the primary election. It was an honor getting out into the district meeting and talking with you. Again, thank you. James Garner Paid political advertisement by James…
Read MoreKeith Evans thanks Dist. 3 voters
Special to The Dispatch __________ District 3 Supervisor candidate Keith Evans said that while he was disappointed with the outcome of the Republican Primary, he was appreciative of every resident who went to the polls to participate in the process and escpecially to the voters who supported his candidacy. Evans said he is thankful for…
Read MoreRichard Lott humbled by support, ready to serve another term
Special to The Dispatch __________ Dear Voters: I wanted to take this opportunity to say ‘Thank You’ for the overwhelming support shown for me during the Republican Primary. I am humbled by the confidence you the voters of Dist. 4 have in my ability to continue representing you on the county Board of Supervisors and…
Read MoreJacob Garner thanks voters, asks for continued support
Special to The Dispatch __________ My family and I would like to sincerely thank everyone for your prayers and support in the primary election. It was a hard-fought race. For those who voted for me, I can’t thank you enough. For those who voted for my opponent, I humbly ask for your vote and support…
Read MoreOfficial election results show every vote does count
Walters is outright winner in Dist. 5 after final votes tallied. Endorsement in sheriff’s race creates stir. From Staff Reports __________ Anyone who says a single vote doesn’t count, needs to take a look at the race for the Dist. 5 seat on the Perry County Board of Supervisors. Election officials, candidates and interested voters…
Read MoreMarvin Edwards Jr. asks for support in runoff election for Perry County Supervisor in Dist. 3
Special to the Dispatch I want to begin by thanking every person that voted in the Primary Election on Aug. 8. Without your vote, I would not be here. I am humbled by the many encouraging conversations that I have had over the past five months. I have strong conservative Christian values, and I am…
Read MorePRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS
Garner defeats Nobles in sheriff’s race to advance to General Election Shows and Lott re-elected as county supervisors, while Wise and Williams head for runoff Goodin outpaced by Burch in Dist. 105 race, but makes runoff From Staff Reports __________ Perry County will have a new top cop in January after incumbent Sheriff Mitch…
Read MoreShows makes case for re-election as Dist 2 Supervisor
Special to The Dispatch __________ I, Kevin Shows, want to thank everyone for their continued support as your Perry County Supervisor, District 2. As a lifelong and permanent resident of District 2, I have enjoyed serving the past three terms as your supervisor. I am proud of the progress our district has made over the…
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