Incumbent commissioners lead challengers

RITZVILLE — Two Adams County Commissioners being challenged in the Tuesday, Aug. 6, general election, are leading in their re-election bids.

In the race for County Commissioner District No. 1, incumbent Dan Blankenship leads with 404 votes, accounting for 63.82% of the total. Challenger David Lobe received 223 votes, or 35.23%, while write-in candidates collectively garnered 6 votes, making up 0.95% of the total.

A total of 633 votes were cast in this district race.

For County Commissioner District 2, incumbent Jay R. Weise received 84 votes, representing 62.22% of the total. Meanwhile, challe...