County Election Results

In a lengthy and at times contentious election cycle that saw 4 incumbents holding off challengers, Newaygo County voters (well, 28% of the registered  voters) returned Sheriff Bob Mendham, Drain Commissioner Dale Twing, County Clerk Jason Vanderstelt and Register of Deeds Stewart Sanders to their respective offices for another 4 years.

County Treasurer Jason O’Connell and Prosecuting Attorney candidate Rachel Robinson ran unopposed.

Adam Mercer (Sheriff), Adam Campbell and Morgan Heinzman (Drain Commissioner), April Pickard (County Clerk), and Kelly Pangburn (Register of Deeds) provided a choice for voters during the primary, None of the incumbents who secured reelection faced opposition 4 years ago

6 of the 7 county commissioners were also unopposed. In the three way matchup to replace retiring 5th District Commissioner Ken DeLaat, Dr. Lori Tubbergen Clark in her first election outpolled perennial candidate Vern Willett and 2 time candidate Thomas Smith for the seat on the Board of Commissioners.

While the Primary win only guarantees candidates a spot on the November ballot, there are no Democratic challengers for any of the county posts, though folks can still run as unaffiliated candidates.

Voters in Fremont along with Dayton and Sheridan Townships rejected the request for a millage to fund the Fremont Rec Center and the bond for improvements to White Cloud schools fell short by just 6 votes.

You can access all voting results at: 
​https://app.enhancedvoting.com/results/public/newaygo-county-MI/elections/August2024PrimaryElection




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