Results remain the same in second vote tally

Wahkiakum County general election results remained unchanged after election workers counted another batch of votes Monday.

In voting for a seat on the board of commissioners for Port District No. 2, Lori Scott maintained her lead over Carlton Appelo. Scott led 322-268 in the initial tally November 8 and still led 390-340 after votes were counted Monday.

In voting for seats on the Cathlamet Town Council, incumbent Steven McNicholas led write-in candidate Dale Jacobson by a vote of 110-65. McNicholas led 97-61 in the initial tally.

Dick Swart, a write-in candidate for Position 3 on the council, won the seat, defeating Angi Pugh 112-59. Swart led 105-49 in the initial tally.

Pugh had filed for election last spring but subsequently moved outside the city limits, making her ineligible to serve on the council, and Swart, a former councilmember and mayor, filed for the position.

Other local candidates were unopposed in their elections.

In statewide issues, Wahkiakum County registered the following votes:

Initiative 1125 prohibiting the use of motor vehicle fund revenue and toll revenue for non-transportation purposes: Yes 916, no 628. Statewide, the measure drew a 47.6 percent vote in support and is failing.

Initiative 1163, concerning long-term care workers and services for elderly and disabled people: Yes 1,026, no 524. Statewide, the measure drew a 65.2 percent yes vote.

Initiative 1183, closing state liquor stores: Yes 747, no 850. Statewide, the measure drew a 59 percent yes vote.

Senate Joint Resolution 8205, removing an inoperable section of the state constitution: Yes 990, no 532. Statewide, the measure drew a 72.7 percent yes vote.

Senate Joint Resolution 8206, adopting a constitutional amendment requiring a state budget stabilization account: Yes 936, no 541. Statewide, the measure drew a a 66.8 percent yes vote.