Polk County’s November election is producing several important local government changes, with voters weighing in on county leadership and municipal races.
Unofficial results posted by the Oregon Secretary of State on November 8 show Jeremy Gordon leading Steve Milligan in the Polk County Commissioner Position 3 contest, with 19,194 votes compared with 10,890.
The county reported approximately 38,140 ballots counted, representing 58.72% turnout among 64,949 active registered voters.
In the City of Independence mayoral contest, Kate Schwarzler was leading Barrett Nutsch, 1,676 votes to 1,612.
The Monmouth mayoral contest showed Cecelia Koontz leading Belinda Strouth, 1,597 votes to 1,440.
These figures are unofficial and should be checked again as county election officials complete the counting and certification process.
