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Smith secures term as judge-executive; Lyon County voters see leadership as steady

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Source: Herald Ledger

On election night, Smith won with 2,207 votes over Democratic challenger Jordan Stone, according to election night vote totals. Contributed LYON COUNTY — While some Lyon County voters had local contests on their ballots, all county residents were asked to select one of two candidates for judge-executive. Republican incumbent Jaime Green-Smith, first elected judge-executive in 2022, sought a second term against Democrat Jordan Hunter Stone, who has lived in Lyon County his entire life.Ultimately, on election night, Smith won with 2,207 votes, according to election night vote totals. She said serving the community of Lyon County has been a true honor and privilege to her and looks forward to continuing to serve.“I am happy to have won,” Smith told the Herald Ledger. “I feel very blessed and thankful for the support from the county, and grateful.

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