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

RITZVILLE - Two prominent residents are dominating the race to be the next mayor.

At the end of counting primary election ballots Tuesday night, Aug. 1, Scott Yaeger had 202 votes, or 50.5% of the ballots cast.

In a distant second, local businessman Corey W. Bartlett had 104 votes, or 26%.

The two men are leading the race to advance to the Nov. 7 general election.

Jack Curtis was third with 64 votes, or 16.0%; and Glen Stockwell and Keanu Niezwaag were tied for fourth with 14 votes each, or 3.50%.

The Adams County Auditor's Office recorded two write-ins, one over-vote and three under-votes;...