LAWRENCE CO.- It was a close race for County Commission District 2 between incumbent Dustin Gabhart and Jeff McKnight. McKnight won by 72 votes, defeating Gabhart. McKnight received 2,521 votes or 50.73%, with Gabhart receiving 2,449 or 49.28%.
“Thank you to each and every individual who played a role in making this campaign successful,” said McKnight. “Your contributions have been invaluable, and I am truly grateful for your support. Now, on to the Fall.”
The County Council at large had eight candidates bidding for three seats. The winners were Scott Smith, with 17.59%, or 2,318 votes; Rick Butterfield, who received 16.09%, or 2,120 votes; and Julie Johnson Hewetson, with 15.26%, or 2,011 votes.
Martha Arnold Turner beat current Auditor Paula Stewart. Turner received 52.68% of the votes, with 2,534, while Stewart received 2,276, or 47.32%.
“Thank you to everyone who came out and voted for me,” said Turner. “I also want to thank my friends and family for their amazing support! I really appreciate all the help. Thank you for electing me the next Republican Candidate for Lawrence County Auditor.”
Another exciting race was for the seat of precinct committeeman Marion 6, in which Dustin Gabhart and Henry Shetler received 50% of the votes. Lawrence County Republican Chair Heath Hawkins said Tuesday night he would confirm the results on Wednesday and take the necessary next steps.
