Ballot counts change outcomes in local races

NEWPORT – As ballots continue to be counted in the Pend Oreille County Auditor’s Office, two race results have changed since Tuesday’s original count. 

As of Thursday, Nov. 6, at 10:19 a.m., Cusick town council incumbent Afton Servas has overtaken challenger Everett Alford and is leading 19-17. Tuesday night, Alford led 17-12. There were also 17 write-ins for the Position No. 1. 

Also in Cusick, write-in candidate Robert Reinhardt has overtaken Tina Alford for mayor. Alford has 16 votes to Reinhardt’s 34. 

Leaders in other races have not changed, but vote counts have been updated. 

Town of Cusick, Council Position No. 5

• Hayden Taylor                  15
• Jon W. Adams                  37

Town of Ione, Council Position No. 5

• Ken Timmreck                  63
• Cory McNeal   30

Town of Metaline Falls Mayor

• Sherice McAnerin         78
• Walter Minsal 19

Town of Metaline Falls, Council Position No. 2

• Mark Lockwood              61
• Robbin Witty   33

City of Newport, Council Position No. 1

• John Spring       179
• Nathan Weathers         209

Fire Protection District No. 4, Commissioner Position No. 3

• Alan Thompson              281
• JoAnn Boggs    214