THE GORGE — Though official results won’t be posted until June 12, preliminary results are in for the May 19 Primary Election. Only local races are covered here; to track both local and state results, visit the Oregon Secretary of State website.
Wasco County Commission
Position 1
Lisa Gambee, 41.33%
John Grant, 33.41%
Robb E. Van Cleave, 12.51%
Nichole Biechler, 12.30%
Write-in, 0.44%
Position 3
Phil Brady, 35.84%
Mike Urness, 34.49%
Dick Schaffeld, 29.43%
Write-in, 0.24%
Please note: Wasco County Commissioner Position 3 Phil Brady, who was running for reelection, died on Election Day (see related story, A1). As previously reported, this means runner-up Mike Urness will appear on the November General Election ballot.
Hood River County
The following races were uncontested, with incumbents reelected to their seats: Commission Chair Jennifer Euwer with 97.09%; Commissioner District 1 Leti Valle Moretti with 98.65%; and Commissioner District 3 Ed Weathers, 97.67%.
Two measures were also on the ballot, both passing with more than 50% of the vote.
Measure 14-83 — Bonds to construct a rebuilt aquatic center: Yes: 54.64%, No: 45.36%
Measure 14-84 — Five-year levy for park maintenance, operations, and recreation services: Yes: 57.58%, No: 42.42%
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