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

Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 12:00 AM

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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