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Chad Whetzel leading for Whitman County Commissioner

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Chad Whetzel is set to continue as a Whitman County Commissioner, leading his opponent Cody Finch by a margin of 503 votes, with a total of 3,125 votes cast. Whetzel expressed his commitment to serving the community for the upcoming year. In Pullman, the City Council races show Bryan MacDonald leading with 884 votes against John-Mark Mahnkey. Meanwhile, Trevor Vance is ahead in the Ward 2 seat with 234 votes. The race for LaCrosse City Council Position 4 is particularly close, with Shawn Mills leading by just one vote.

Several local levies are also showing strong support, including an 87% approval for the St. John emergency medical services levy. These results reflect an engaged electorate in Whitman County. As more ballots are counted, these figures may shift, highlighting the fluid nature of local elections.

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