Judith Basin Co. voter turnout at 73%; incumbents hold seats

Of the 1,610 registered voters in Judith Basin County, 1,175 cast their votes for the 2026 election, representing a 73% voter turnout for the county at four polling locations, which were located in Raynesford, Geyser, Stanford and Hobson.In the county races, the incumbents will retain their positions, as local winners were Sheriff Richard Hayes, Justice of the Peace Jon Schmitt, County Attorney Joni Oja, Appointed Treasurer Gloria Hungate, and Clerk and Recorder Amanda Kelly. Fred Reed was elected commissioner.COUNTY POSITIONSSheriff Richard Hayes received 830 votes total, which was 522 more votes than his opponent.Justice of the Peace Jon Schmitt received 707 votes total, which was 317 more votes than his opponent, Clint McCray.County Attorney Joni Oja, a write-in candidate, received 517 votes based on the unofficial hand count, compared to 500 votes for Tyler West.

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