Odessa, Lincoln County out-voted statewide

ODESSA — As of 2 p.m. Nov. 24, Lincoln County had counted 7,073 ballots, accounting for 87.87% of the 8,049 registered voters in the county. For the most part, Lincoln County voters followed their traditional Republican leanings, while statewide voting predominantly favored Democratic candidates.

Although Lincoln County voted for the Trump/Pence ticket by 73.23% vs. 24.36% for Biden/Harris all the down to the precinct level, the statewide vote was a bit closer in favor of the Democrats who garnered 57.97% of the vote to the Republicans 38.77%.

Fifth Congressional District Rep. Cathy McMorris R...