Rost Wins Webster County Commissioner Race as Voters Renew Road Sales Tax

Webster County voters made their choices in Tuesday’s general election, giving Republican candidates strong support and approving the renewal of the county’s capital improvements sales tax for roads. According to unofficial results from the Nov. 3 election, 13,307 ballots were cast out of 24,812 active registered voters, representing a turnout of 53.63 percent. All 12 precincts reported. One of the biggest local races was for presiding commissioner, where Republican Alan Rost defeated independent candidate Gail Peak Brown. Rost Wins Presiding Commissioner Race Rost received 9,541 votes, or approximately 75 percent, compared to Brown’s 3,191 votes, or 25 percent. The contest was one of the few county races featuring more than one candidate. Several other Republican candidates ran unopposed, including County Clerk Stanley D. Whitehurst, who received 11,260 votes, and Circuit Clerk Stephanie D. Vestal, who received 10,941.

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