UPDATE:Columbia Gorge News learned May 19 that incumbent Wasco County Commissioner Phil Brady has died. A moment of silence was held at the beginning of the May 20 regularly scheduled commission meeting. "There's a lot of questions as to what's going to happen going forward," said Commissioner Scott Hege. "We don't know. The Secretary of State is working on a lot of things."
THE GORGE — Below are the preliminary results of the May 19 Primary Election as of 10 a.m. on May 20. Track local and state results on the Oregon Secretary of State website.
The official results for this election will be posted on June 12.
Wasco County Commission Position 1
Lisa Gambee, 41.33% / 2,883 votes
John Grant, 33.41% /Â 2,331 votes
Robb Van Cleve, 12.51% / 873Â votes
Nichole Biechler, 12.30% / 858Â votes
Write in, 0.44% / 31 votes
Total votes:Â 6,976
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Wasco County Commission Position 3
Phil Brady, incumbent, 35.84% / 2,571 votes
Mike Urness, 34.49% / 2,474 votes
Dick Schaffeld, 29.43% / 2,111Â votes
Write in, 0.24% / 17 votes
Total votes:Â 7,173
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Hood River County Commission Chair
Jennifer Euwer, incumbent, 97.09% / 5,138 votes
Write in, 2.91% / 154Â votes
Total votes:Â 5,292Â
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Hood River County Commission District 1
Leti Valle Moretti, incumbent, 98.65% / 1,605 votes
Write in, 1.35% / 22 votes
Total votes:Â 1,627Â
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Hood River County Commission District 3
Ed Weathers, incumbent, 97.67% / 922 votes
Write in, 2.33% / 22 votes
Total votes:Â 944
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• Measure 14-83 — Bonds to construct a rebuilt aquatic center.
Yes:Â 54.64% / 4,229Â votes
No:Â 45.36% / 3,511Â votes
Total votes:Â 7,740
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• Measure 14-84 — Five-year levy for park maintenance, operations, and recreation services.
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