Klamath Falls, Ore. – The results are in from yesterday’s primary election and as of midnight last night, Derrick DeGroot will retain his Klamath County Commissioner #3 position, DeGroot received 54% of the vote. Diane Linthicum edged Dave Henslee for the Oregon Senate District 28 position. The 911 tax levy passed by less than 200 votes, the Rocky Point Fire and EMS tax measure was voted down and in the Sheriff race, Shane Mitchell had a wide lead with second place being a tight race between Ryan Kaber and Bryan Bryson. At this point, Shane Mitchell and Bryan Bryson will face off for the Sheriff’s position in the fall. Klamath County Position 1 has Andrew Nichols and Rejeana Jackson getting the top two spots and they will face each other in the general election in November.
Commissioner, Position 1
G Moss Driscoll 2467 14.94%
Dan Girard 1129 6.84%
*Andrew Nichols 3369 20.40%
Allen Headley 329 1.99%
*Rejeana Jackson 3162 19.15%
Ron Moe 2749 16.64%
Kristina Maxey 501 3.03%
Dan Martin 1445 8.75%
Josh McGinnis 1299 7.87%
Write-in 66 0.40%
Total 16516 100.00%
Commissioner, Position 3
Sally-Ann Palcovich 4013 24.14%
*Derrick DeGroot 9047 54.42%
Todd J Gessele 3474 20.90%
Write-in 90 0.54%
Total 16624 100.00%
Sheriff
*Brian Bryson 2422 13.72%
Sean V Ferns 2279 12.91%
Billy Stripling 657 3.72%
Peter (Mike) Shepherd 1224 6.94%
Ryan Kaber 2349 13.31%
Daren Krag 2033 11.52%
*Shane Mitchell 6623 37.53%
Write-in 60 0.34%
Total 17647 100.00%
State Senator, 28th District (REP)
*Diane Linthicum 6292 60.07%
Dave Henslee 4153 39.65%
Write-in 30 0.29%
Total 10475 100.00%
Measure 18-132: 9-1-1, increased 5-year levy
*Yes 7863 50.54%
No 7694 49.46%
Total 15557 100.00%
Measure 18-133: Rocky Point Fire & EMS, 5-yr tax
Yes 77 46.11%
*No 90 53.89%
Total 167 100.00%
