In Ritzville, one incumbent leading, one trailing

RITZVILLE - One incumbent candidate is leading and another trailing in two separate races for city leadership positions in the Aug. 3 primary election.

In the race for mayor, incumbent Linda Kadlec had a commanding lead over challengers Glen R. Stockwell and Dennis R. Chamberlain.

Kadlec had 234 votes, or 57.35%, at the end of the initial tally Tuesday night. Chamberlain was second with 97 votes, or 23.77% and Stockwell third with 72 votes, or 17.65%.

In the city council race, incumbent Mark Weigand isn't fairing as well, although he still remains in the Top 2.

Only the Top 2 in each primary r...