School board re-elected, Solid Waste Prop. 1 passes and more | Election news

In the race for Lopez School District Directors the current school board was re-elected.

In the race for Lopez School District Directors the current school board was re-elected.

For position 1, incumbent John Helding received 55 percent of the vote while his opponent Joe Thornton received 45 percent.

For position 2, incumbent Clive Prout received 68 percent of the vote while his opponent Jay Brant received 32 percent.

For position 3, incumbent Del Guenther received 53 percent of the vote while his opponent Teddy McCullough received 47 percent.

For position 4, incumbent Dixie Budke received 62 percent of the vote while her opponent Paul Berg received 38 percent.

Dan Post won the race for Lopez Port Commissioner 3 with 59 percent. His opponent Bob Porter received 41 percent.

The Fire District 4 Commissioner seat was won by Rebecca Smith with 72 percent and Richard Bangsund came out with 27 percent.

The Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District Prop. No. 1 concerning a one-year levy to fund solid waste disposal activities passed with 78 percent of the vote.

The Prop. 1 amendment concerning the charter failed with only 35 percent of the vote.

Locally, I-522, the measure concerning the labeling of GMO foods, was approved. But state-wide, it was rejected by 55 percent.


The next ballot count is Nov. 7 at 5 p.m.