Chambers County Primary Runoff Election results
BY KADIE TAYLOR
THE LAFAYETTE SUN
LAFAYETTE — The Chambers County Primary Runoff Election was held on Tuesday, June 16. Total ballots cast were 2,365; 1,846 Republicans voted for candidates across seven elected positions, and 519 Democrats voted for candidates of one elected position.
Republican Primary Runoff Election Results
John Wahl won for Lieutenant Governor with 63.95% of the votes, with Wes Allen receiving 36.04%.
Barry Moore won for United States Senator with 66.19% of the votes, with Jared Hudson receiving 33.80%.
Jay Mitchell won for Attorney General with 51.63% of the votes, with Katherine Robertson receiving 48.36%.
Jeff Monroe won for State Representative of District No. 37 with 70.67% of the votes, with John Jacobs receiving 29.32%.
Corey Hill won for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries with 51.36% of the votes, with Christina Woerner McInnis receiving 48.63%.
Jim Zig Zeigler won for the Public Service Commission of Place No. 2 with 66.52% of the votes, with Chris Beeker receiving 33.47%.
Levi Richardson won for Chambers County Coroner with 52.49% of the votes, with Glenn Johnson receiving 47.50%.
Democratic Primary Runoff Election Results
Dakarai Larriett won for United States Senator with 68.60% of the votes, with Everett Wess receiving 31.39%.
Jeff Monroe said he is honored by the trust locals are placing in him and looks forward to serving them as District 37 representative.
"I am so humbled that the people of District 37 are trusting me to represent them in Montgomery," he said. "I take that seriously. I will do my best to be accessible, listen and work to represent their needs. We still have the General Election in November, so let's continue to work to finish business."
Levi Richardson said he is excited for his success in the run-off, and he is committed to continuing his campaign for the general election in November.
“Tonight, I just want to say thank you,” Richardson shared online. “I am incredibly grateful for the support shown not only tonight, but throughout the primary election as well. The outpouring of encouragement, prayers and votes has truly been humbling. This journey has already been a wonderful experience, and this victory is another step forward as we continue moving ahead together. I now turn my focus to the general election in November, where I will face Maurice Ward. I look forward to continuing to meet with you all, listen and share my vision for serving our community. I also want to take a moment to recognize Glenn Johnson. Glenn ran a strong campaign, and he and his team worked extremely hard throughout this process. Running for office takes courage, dedication and commitment, and I commend him for stepping forward. I wish him nothing but the best. This campaign has always been about service, integrity and being there for people in their most difficult moments and that mission continues. Let’s carry this momentum forward all the way to November. I humbly ask for your continued support, your prayers and your vote in the General Election.”
Probate Judge Paul Story said he is appreciative for community members who helped with the success of the runoff election and encouraged locals to use their ability to vote in the November election.
“I want to first off thank once again my inspectors, chief clerks and poll workers at each of the locations who work tirelessly throughout this day,” he said. “They get in about 6 a.m. and they leave 8 p.m. or later, so it’s a good 12-hour, sometimes longer, day, and it’s primarily voluntary. So I certainly thank each and every one of them. I thank Sheriff Jeff Nelson and his staff for making sure that not only were the poll sites set up properly, but also that they were safeguarded throughout the day as they were making their rounds. Thanks also to my staff, as they work in the evening to make sure that things are presented properly, and that we get our numbers reported and make sure things are done properly. Certainly, I want to thank each of you who did show up to vote today… We do urge everyone to make your way out to the polls in November if you weren't able to [for the runoff].”
