CLAY COUNTY — It was a good day to be a Democrat in the three contested supervisor races in Clay County Tuesday.
All three races were won by more than a 40% lead over both Republican and independent candidates.
Democrat Daryl Thomas received 1,230 votes in the District 2 supervisor race, surpassing his independent challenger Johnnie Collins, who received 370 votes. Luke Lummus, who currently holds the seat, did not run.
District 3 Supervisor incumbent R.B. Davis won out over Republican opponent Larry Smith with 928 votes, compared to Smith’s 349, winning by 45.36%.
District 5 Supervisor incumbent Joe Chandler won 965 votes, compared to Independent Brad Williamson’s 400 votes, giving Chandler a 41.33% lead over Williamson.
Tuesday night vote totals do not include affidavit votes, which will be counted Wednesday. Thirty-eight total affidavit ballots were cast in the three races.
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