Sharer defeats Fischer, Rodgers retains Seat; Aztec, Bloomfield results

Sean Sharer has defeated longtime Farmington City Councilwoman Mary Fischer in District 2, Linda Rodgers retained her seat against challenger Thomas Hawkins in District 1. In Aztec, newcomer Austin Randall wins in District 1 and Sherri Sipe wins in District 3. In Bloomfield, Curtis Lynch and Mat Pennington are re-elected.

Unofficial Election Results:

Farmington

Councilor – District 1 (Unofficial results):

Thomas J. Hawkins 249

Linda G. Rodgers  328

Councilor - District 2 (Unofficial results):

Mary M. Fischer  210

Sean E. Sharer  248

Jacob L.S. Beckham 20

Charles B. Pacheco 21

 

Aztec

Commissioner District #1 (Unofficial results):                                              

(four year term)                                                                  

Austin Raymond Randall   244                                             

Caleb R. Robison     48                                                         

Roberta S. Locke   131                                                           

Commissioner District  #3 (Unofficial results):

(four year term)

Michael L. Forrest  57

Sherri A. Sipe  286

Beth F. McClure  88

Municipal Judge (Unofficial results):

(four year term)

Carlton P. Gray  342  

 

Bloomfield

Unofficial Results

Benny D Kling  126

*Curtis O. Lynch  208

*Matthew B. Pennington  134

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