Unofficial results from the Nov. 3 general election show a close race for Nez Perce County clerk of the district court, while Republican candidates lead the county’s commissioner races.
All 34 Nez Perce County precincts had reported by the latest update, issued Nov. 4 at 8:11 a.m. Pacific. The county recorded 15,411 ballots cast, with turnout at approximately 69%.
Clerk Race
Republican Donald Hayhurst led Democrat Patty Weeks by 84 votes in the clerk of the district court contest. Hayhurst had 7,308 votes, or 48.92%, compared with 7,224 votes, or 48.36%, for Weeks.
Libertarian Sue Ann Meyers received 407 votes, or 2.72%. The difference between Hayhurst and Weeks was approximately half a percentage point.
Commissioner Races
Republican Hannah Liedkie led Democrat Loren Beauchamp in the District 1 commissioner race. Liedkie had 9,864 votes to Beauchamp’s 4,941, a lead of 4,923 votes.
Nick Woods appeared without an opponent on the District 2 ballot.
The results remain unofficial. They must be canvassed and certified before becoming final, and additional ballot processing or adjustments could change the reported totals. Residents can review the latest unofficial figures through the Nez Perce County Elections website.