Wagner leads Carlson in campaign contributions

RITZVILLE – If campaign finance wins an election, Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner of Othello is bound to retain his seat.

Wagner faced challenger Matthew Carlson of Ritzville in the Aug. 2 primary; The Journal went to press before initial election returns were posted.

With only two candidates, both Wagner and Carlson advance to the Nov. 8 general election.

As of Monday, Wagner was reporting nearly $15,000 in campaign contributions while Carlson was reporting $0.

According to the state Public Disclosure Commission, the contest is the only local race showing any campaign finance reports.

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