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Andrews on Election Day.
Murphy – Incumbent county commissioners Jan Griggs and Randy Phillips lost to challengers in Tuesday’s Super Tuesday primary.
Griggs in District 5 lost to Alan Bryant and Phillips in District 2 lost to Valleytown Fire Chief Justin Hyde.
Griggs was often paired with Hyde during the election while Bryant challenged Griggs, so the impact on the balance of power on the board of commissioners may be a wash.
Because Griggs and Phillips were often on opposite sides on the board, it is unclear what message voters were sending other than it was a bad day for incumbents.
Voter turnout was 28.95 percent, with 6,766 voters turning out, out of 23,374 registered voters.
CHEROKEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT II - REP (VOTE FOR 1)
Precincts Reported: 16 of 16
Justin Hyde 2,926 - 52.83%
Randy Phillips 2,612 - 47.17% incumbent
CHEROKEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT V - REP (VOTE FOR 1)
Precincts Reported: 16 of 16
Alan Bryant 2,998 - 53.65%
Jan Griggs 2,590 - 46.35% incumbent
Griggs posted on her Facebook page: “I just want to take a minute and thank everyone that supported me over the last 4 years and especially those who voted for me this election even though we came up a bit short this time. Serving as a commissioner has been an unbelievable experience. I am extremely proud of the accomplishments I have made over the last few years. I want to thank my husband Joe, for standing with me through everything. I will serve my remaining 8 months with Honor, Courage and Commitment. Thank you again!”
Bryant posted: “Thank you, Cherokee County, for all of your support. I can’t wait to work for YOU!!”
Phillips posted on his Facebook wall: “Thank you Cherokee County for the last 3 years and letting me serve as your commissioner. I have made a lot of great friends and I would not change anything I’ve done. I looked forward to serving these final 8 months. I will continue to try to do what right for this county. Good luck to the two new commissioners that will take office in December. Justin Hyde and Alan Bryant. Thank you again and I can’t wait to see what God has in store for me.”
Hyde has not posted a statement.
NC DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 43 SEAT 07 - REP (VOTE FOR 1) - New office
Precincts Reported: 91 of 91
Virginia Hornsby 13,618 - 52.76%
Andy Buckner 12,193 - 47.24%
US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 11 - REP (VOTE FOR 1)
Precincts Reported: 292 of 292
Chuck Edwards 66,475 - 68.92% incumbent
Christian Reagan 29,982 - 31.08%
This article will be updated.