Adams County Auditor |  Elections | November 5, 2013 General Election 
November 5, 2013 General Election
Last updated on 11/26/2013 2:20 PM
| Number of Precincts | 31 | 
| Number of Registered Voters | 6,329 | 
| Total Ballots Counted | 2,959 | 
| Estimated Ballots Left to Count | |
| Next Ballot Count On | FINAL | 
| Last Tabulated | 11/26/2013 2:20 PM | 
| Voter Turnout | 46.75% | 
| Certification Date | 11/26/2013 | 
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State Measures
State Measures Initiative to the Legislature 517  Concerns initiative and referendum measures  | ||
| Measure | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Yes  | 1,213 | 47.22% | 
No  | 1,356 | 52.78% | 
| Total Votes | 2,569 | 100% | 
State Measures Initiative to the Legislature 522  Concerns labeling of genetically-engineered foods  | ||
| Measure | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Yes  | 588 | 20.19% | 
No  | 2,325 | 79.81% | 
| Total Votes | 2,913 | 100% | 
Advisory Votes Advisory Vote No. 3 (Substitute Senate Bill 5444)  Concerns a leasehold excise tax credit for taxpayers who lease publicly-owned property  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Repealed  | 1,738 | 67.18% | 
Maintained  | 849 | 32.82% | 
| Total Votes | 2,587 | 100% | 
Advisory Votes Advisory Vote No. 4 (Senate Bill 5627)  Concerns an aircraft excise tax on commuter air carriers in lieu of property tax  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Repealed  | 1,738 | 66.77% | 
Maintained  | 865 | 33.23% | 
| Total Votes | 2,603 | 100% | 
Advisory Votes Advisory Vote No. 5 (Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1846)  Concerns the insurance premium tax to some insurance for pediatric oral services  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Repealed  | 2,018 | 77.11% | 
Maintained  | 599 | 22.89% | 
| Total Votes | 2,617 | 100% | 
Advisory Votes Advisory Vote No. 6 (Second Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1971)  Concerns a retail sales tax exemption for certain telephone and telecommunications services  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Repealed  | 1,803 | 69.61% | 
Maintained  | 787 | 30.39% | 
| Total Votes | 2,590 | 100% | 
Advisory Votes Advisory Vote No. 7 (Engrossed House Bill 2075)  Concerns estate tax on certain property transfers and increased rates for estates over $4,000,000  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Repealed  | 1,887 | 71.32% | 
Maintained  | 759 | 28.68% | 
| Total Votes | 2,646 | 100% | 
Judicial
Court of Appeals, Division 3, District 2 Judge Position 1  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
John Gary Metro  | 666 | 32.41% | 
George Fearing  | 1,389 | 67.59% | 
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 2,055 | |
Port
PORT DISTRICT 1 Commissioner District 2  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Gary H Weaver  | 1,053 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 1,053 | |
Public Hospital
HOSPITAL DISTRICT 2 Commissioner District 2  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Jerry Crossler  | 920 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 920 | |
HOSPITAL DISTRICT 2 Commissioner at Large 2  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Eric Walker  | 874 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 874 | |
HOSPITAL DISTRICT 3 Commissioner Position 2  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Terry Thompson  | 1,076 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 1,076 | |
HOSPITAL DISTRICT 3 Commissioner Position 4  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Shirley J. McCullough  | 1,138 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 1,138 | |
School
SCHOOL DISTRICT 087 - LACROSSE Postion 1 at large *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Kara Harder  | 3 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 3 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 087 - LACROSSE Position 2 at large *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Lester Guske Jr  | 3 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 3 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 087 - LACROSSE Position 3 at large *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Harmon D Smith  | 3 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 3 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 109 - WASHTUCNA Director Position 2 *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Teresa Correll  | 136 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 136 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 109 - WASHTUCNA Director Position 4 *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Steve Crouse  | 144 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 144 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 109 - WASHTUCNA Director Position 5 *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Blake Neace  | 113 | 75.84% | 
Write-In: Elaine Hays  | 36 | 24.16% | 
| Total Votes (not including all write-ins) | 149 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 122 - BENGE Director Position 2  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Heather Clinesmith  | 22 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 22 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 122 - BENGE Director Position 4  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
James M. Whitman  | 20 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 20 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 122 - BENGE Director Position 5  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Bruce Honn  | 21 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 21 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 128 - LAMONT Position 1 at large *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Michele Howes  | 2 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 2 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 128 - LAMONT Position 4 at large *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Chet A Swift  | 2 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 2 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 147 - OTHELLO Othello School District 147-163-55 Dissolution and Reapportionment of School Director Districts *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Measure | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Yes  | 837 | 63.46% | 
No  | 482 | 36.54% | 
| Total Votes | 1,319 | 100% | 
SCHOOL DISTRICT 147 - OTHELLO Director District 1 *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Juan A. Garza  | 1,061 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 1,061 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 147 - OTHELLO Director District 4 *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Tony Ashton  | 1,072 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 1,072 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 147 - OTHELLO Director District 5 *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Stewart Hilmes  | 1,102 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 1,102 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 158 - LIND Director Position 3  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Adam Labes  | 304 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 304 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 158 - LIND Director Position 5  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Rena Wahl  | 267 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 267 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 161 - WARDEN SCHOOL DIRECTOR #01 *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Doug Skone  | 6 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 6 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 161 - WARDEN SCHOOL DIRECTOR 4 At Large *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Olivia Vela  | 0 | |
Bryce Cox  | 6 | 100% | 
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 6 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 162 - N FRANKLIN Director, District 3, Position 3 *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Kara Booker  | 26 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 26 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 162 - N FRANKLIN Director, District 4, Position 4 *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Pat Hailey  | 26 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 26 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 163 - SPRAGUE SCHOOL DIRECTOR #1 *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Judi Ringwood  | 0 | |
| Total Votes | 0 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 163 - SPRAGUE SCHOOL DIRECTOR #3 *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Amanda Osborne  | 0 | |
| Total Votes | 0 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 163 - SPRAGUE SCHOOL DIRECTOR #4 *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Tracey L. Korthuis  | 0 | |
| Total Votes | 0 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 163 - SPRAGUE SCHOOL DIRECTOR #5 *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Joan M. Schmitt  | 0 | |
| Total Votes | 0 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 308 - ENDICOTT Position 2 at large *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Tara Huntley  | 1 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 1 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 308 - ENDICOTT Position 4 at large *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Debbie Schlomer  | 0 | |
| Total Votes | 0 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 160 - RITZVILLE Director District 1 *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Scott Carruth  | 550 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 550 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 160 - RITZVILLE Director District 3 *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Layne Iltz  | 576 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 576 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 160 - RITZVILLE Director District #4 *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Greg Galbreath  | 646 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 646 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 160 - RITZVILLE Director District 5 *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Marci Miller  | 589 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 589 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 157 - ODESSA SCHOOL DIRECTOR #1 *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Joe Schlomer  | 29 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 29 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 157 - ODESSA SCHOOL DIRECTOR #3 *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Travis Wagner  | 26 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 26 | |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 157 - ODESSA SCHOOL DIRECTOR - At Large #5 *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Heather Valverde  | 27 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 27 | |
City/Town
TOWN OF LIND Mayor  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Jamie Schmunk  | 146 | 64.6% | 
Larry L. Koch  | 80 | 35.4% | 
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 226 | |
TOWN OF LIND Council Position 1  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Rosemary Elkington  | 93 | 40.79% | 
Karissa Labes  | 135 | 59.21% | 
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 228 | |
TOWN OF LIND Council Position 2  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Calah Kulm  | 92 | 42.99% | 
Kathy White  | 122 | 57.01% | 
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 214 | |
TOWN OF LIND Council Position 3  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Tom Strohmaier  | 179 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 179 | |
CITY OF OTHELLO City of Othello Transportation Benefit District Sales and Use Tax for Transportation Improvements  | ||
| Measure | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Yes  | 366 | 48.87% | 
No  | 383 | 51.13% | 
| Total Votes | 749 | 100% | 
CITY OF OTHELLO Mayor  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Shawn R. Logan  | 508 | 65.8% | 
Tim Wilson  | 264 | 34.2% | 
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 772 | |
CITY OF OTHELLO Council Position 1  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Genna Dorow  | 606 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 606 | |
CITY OF OTHELLO Council Position 2  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
John G. Lallas  | 565 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 565 | |
CITY OF OTHELLO Council Position 3  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Kenneth E. Caylor  | 351 | 48.95% | 
Corey Everett  | 366 | 51.05% | 
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 717 | |
CITY OF RITZVILLE Council Ward 3  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Scott Yaeger  | 425 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 425 | |
CITY OF RITZVILLE Council Ward 5  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Michael Schrag  | 344 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 344 | |
CITY OF RITZVILLE Council at Large 2yr  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Eric Ottmar  | 407 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 407 | |
CITY OF RITZVILLE Council at Large 4yr  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Ben Cross  | 365 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 365 | |
TOWN OF WASHTUCNA Council Position 4  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Thomas W. (Tooter) Hays  | 71 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 71 | |
TOWN OF WASHTUCNA Council Position 5  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
William C. Plumb  | 60 | 82.19% | 
Write-In: Jennifer Webb  | 13 | 17.81% | 
| Total Votes (not including all write-ins) | 73 | |
Fire
FIRE DISTRICT 1 Commissioner Position 3 *Multi-county race. Results include only Adams County. | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
David McCormick  | 196 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 196 | |
FIRE DISTRICT 2 Commissioner Position 2  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Ryan Kuch  | 124 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 124 | |
FIRE DISTRICT 3 Commissioner Position 3  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Bradley A. Greenwalt  | 37 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 37 | |
FIRE DISTRICT 4 Fire Protection District #4 Maintenance and Operation Levy  | ||
| Measure | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Approved  | 8 | 100% | 
Rejected  | 0 | |
| Total Votes | 8 | 100% | 
FIRE DISTRICT 4 Commissioner Position 2  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Ed Victor  | 8 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 8 | |
FIRE DISTRICT 5 Commissioner Position 2  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Jay Weise  | 485 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 485 | |
FIRE DISTRICT 7 Commissioner Position 1  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
David Baumann  | 61 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 61 | |
FIRE DISTRICT 7 Commissioner Position 3  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Ben W. Sitton  | 70 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 70 | |
Park and Recreation
OTHELLO PARK AND RECREATION 1 Commissioner Position 1  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
RD Dan Leary  | 1,111 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 1,111 | |
OTHELLO PARK AND RECREATION 1 Commissioner Position 2  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
William Bethmann  | 1,062 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 1,062 | |
OTHELLO PARK AND RECREATION 1 Commissioner Position 5  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Fred Bliss  | 1,036 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 1,036 | |
RITZVILLE PARK AND RECREATION 4 Commissioner Position 2  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Kimberly Yaeger  | 637 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 637 | |
RITZVILLE PARK AND RECREATION 4 Commissioner Position 3  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Andrea Heider  | 602 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 602 | |
RITZVILLE PARK AND RECREATION 4 Commissioner Position 4  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Marie Borth  | 575 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 575 | |
RITZVILLE PARK AND RECREATION 4 Commissioner Position 5  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Angalina Boettcher  | 572 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 572 | |
WASHTUCNA PARK AND RECREATION 2 Commissioner Position 1  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Carol Thompson  | 111 | 78.72% | 
Bruce Knudson  | 30 | 21.28% | 
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 141 | |
WASHTUCNA PARK AND RECREATION 2 Commissioner Position 4  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Theresa St. Hilaire  | 103 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 103 | |
WASHTUCNA PARK AND RECREATION 2 Commissioner Position 5  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Dennis Evans  | 114 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 114 | |
Cemetery
CEMETERY DISTRICT 1 Commissioner Position #1  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Wayne W Johnstone  | 137 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 137 | |
CEMETERY DISTRICT 3 Cemetery District #3 Lind Cemetery District Maintenance and Operation Levy  | ||
| Measure | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Approved  | 232 | 65.91% | 
Rejected  | 120 | 34.09% | 
| Total Votes | 352 | 100% | 
CEMETERY DISTRICT 3 Commissioner Position 2  | ||
| Candidate | Vote | Vote % | 
|---|---|---|
Janet Sackmann  | 289 | |
| Total Votes (not including write-ins) | 289 | |
