Rudman wins Republican Primary for Rooks County Commissioner District 2

The unofficial vote totals from Tuesday's Primary Election were released just after 9:00 p.m. this Tuesday, August 6th.

Of local interest, Tracy Rudman received 176 votes for Rooks County Commissioner District 2, followed by Jake Brown, 127, and Ernest Hammerschmidt, Jr., 30.

 "These totals do not include any Advanced voters. However, that number is small and won't change the outcome," stated Rooks County Election Officer Laurie Montgomery.

A complete list of candidates and their vote totals will appear in next week's issue.

UPDATED VOTE TOTALS at 9:52 p.m. (including the 22 Advanced Voters) are as follows: Tracy Rudman, 187; Jake Brown, 134; and Ernest Hammerschmidt, Jr., 34.