The Ritzville Adams County Journal - Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887

ODESSA — Candidate Alberto Reyes racked up nearly double that of his opponents combined Tuesday, Aug. 3, in the initial count of the primary election.

Reyes receivd 140 votes, or 65.73%, in the first day of counting.

Candidate Amanda Wallace was a distant second with 50 votes, or 23.47%, early count results showed. Ryan Frick was third with 21 votes, or 9.86%.

Only the Top 2 candidates advance to the Nov. 2 general election.

Lincoln County was reporting it had received 1,834 ballots, or 22.68%. The county has 8,085 registered voters.

In the only county-wide race, prosecuting attorney cand...