Vermillion, Goeringer victorious
Republican Lynda Vermillion won a highly contentious Washita County Court Clerk election during Tuesday’s General Election.
Vermillion secured a 3,053-1,677 vote tally, or 64.6 to 35.4 percent, over her challenger, Democrat Kim Batt.
Vermillion said she was nervous all day. “But now I’m elated, thankful and grateful,” she said Tuesday night.
The court clerk race grew contentious as it featured two opponents from the same offce, pitting employee vs. boss.
“It’s been a long, tough journey, but rewarding,” Vermillion said. “I want to thank the voters who had confidence in me, and all the people who helped me with the campaign.”
Vermillion told the Beacon she wants to continue to digitize records. She also said she will continue to seek out training for her staff.
“Our training has come to a stop. But I feel like the girls are missing out on some stuff that they need training for.”
In the other contested county election, Leo Goeringer beat Stephen Taylor for county commissioner District 2.
Goeringer tallied a 1,097-394 vote win, or 73.6 to 26.4 percent.
“I’d like to thank voters in Washita County, and especially Distirict 2, for supporting me and putting their faith in me,” he said. “I will do as good a job as I can in the next four years. If anyone needs to talk to me I will talk to anyone at any time.”
Goeringer looks forward to getting the courthouse paid off from the remodel, and would like to see some growth to get sales tax revenue increased.
Court Clerk
aLynda Vermillion
Kim Batt
CountyComm.
District 2
aLeo Goeringer
Stephen Taylor
President
(Washita only)
aDonald Trump
Joe Biden