Duncan holds off 3 Republicans in primary vote
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Stephen Forsha-sforsha@gmail.com
Jeff Duncan will represent the Republican party this November, as he will face Democrat Randy Mustard to fill the Highland County Commissioner seat currently held by Jeremy Shaffer.
Duncan defeated three Republican candidates in the Tuesday, May 6 primary election.
The new Republican nominee, Duncan, totaled 2,379 votes. Fred Kay was second with 1,398 votes. Pete Pence tallied 1,237 votes, and Dave Gingerich had 1,050 votes.
An unofficial total of 6,064 votes were cast for Highland County Commissioner in the Republican primary.
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"We didn't know how it would turn out, but we were hoping for this result," Duncan told The Highland County Press. "I'm really pleased, and I want to thank all of those who supported me and voted for me.
"I especially want to thank my family, and we are excited about it. We are looking forward to the next step."
Democrat Randy Mustard ran unopposed in the Democrat primary, unofficially receiving 733 complimentary votes.
Duncan spoke about the experience of running for a countywide office for the first time, as he currently serves as Penn Township Trustee and is a member of the Republican Central Committee.
"This was an eye-opening experience," he said. "I got to meet a lot of people, and that was a new and enjoyable experience. We just want to continue that before the next election.
"Again, I'm very appreciative that the voters in Highland County have that much confidence in me. I want to put forward my best effort and do what is best for Highland County."
Duncan defeated three Republican candidates in the Tuesday, May 6 primary election.
The new Republican nominee, Duncan, totaled 2,379 votes. Fred Kay was second with 1,398 votes. Pete Pence tallied 1,237 votes, and Dave Gingerich had 1,050 votes.
An unofficial total of 6,064 votes were cast for Highland County Commissioner in the Republican primary.
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"We didn't know how it would turn out, but we were hoping for this result," Duncan told The Highland County Press. "I'm really pleased, and I want to thank all of those who supported me and voted for me.
"I especially want to thank my family, and we are excited about it. We are looking forward to the next step."
Democrat Randy Mustard ran unopposed in the Democrat primary, unofficially receiving 733 complimentary votes.
Duncan spoke about the experience of running for a countywide office for the first time, as he currently serves as Penn Township Trustee and is a member of the Republican Central Committee.
"This was an eye-opening experience," he said. "I got to meet a lot of people, and that was a new and enjoyable experience. We just want to continue that before the next election.
"Again, I'm very appreciative that the voters in Highland County have that much confidence in me. I want to put forward my best effort and do what is best for Highland County."