Big Stories of 2016: GOP Clean Sweep in Clark County

Melanie Flax Wilt. CONTRIBUTED

Melanie Flax Wilt. CONTRIBUTED

Big Stories of 2016

Sheriff Deb Burchett wasn’t the only change that came from the November election — Republicans made clean sweep as they won every race in Clark County.

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Melanie Flax Wilt, a Republican candidate for Clark County commissioner, defeated Democratic opponent Roger Tackett.

Lowell McGlothin defeated Democratic incumbent David Herier for a second seat on the Clark County commissioner.

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Challenger Melissa Tuttle defeated longtime incumbent Ron Vincent to win a term as Clark County Clerk of Courts. Nancy Pence retained her seat as Clark County recorder, defeating Democratic challenger Janet Oberlin.

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Clark County sees impact of opiate epidemic

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