Primary election results summarized

The results of the August 2, 2016 primary election in Lincoln County and statewide are provided below.

The ballot count was last updated on August 5 with 46 precincts reporting. Out of the 6,809 registered voters, only 2,923 cast their ballots. The final ballot count will be on August 15 at 4 p.m.

Voter turnout was 42.93 percent. The election will be certified August 16, 2016.

U.S. Senator

In the race for United States Senator, Republican Chris Vance tallied 1,081 votes or 39.4%, Democrat Patty Murray 864 votes or 31.49% and Eric John Makus (also Republican) had 240 votes or 8.75%. The remaini...