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2022 Election: Putnam County roundup

Boedigheimer leads for sheriff, County Board looks to remain unchanged

By Jayce Eustice
An "I Voted" sticker rests on top of a ballot machine at Zion United Church of Christ on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 at Zion United Church of Christ in Peru.

An "I Voted" sticker rests on top of a ballot machine at Zion United Church of Christ on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 at Zion United Church of Christ in Peru. (Scott Anderson)

Putnam County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Boedigheimer led Brian Gonet on Tuesday by a count of 1,725 to 1,093 with 100% of precincts reporting.

Voters also had their chance to shape countywide races including the County Board race.

Other races, such as county treasurer and clerk, were unopposed.

All vote totals are considered unofficial and are created from monitoring local county election results.

Putnam County elections for contested county races are as follows:

For the five at-large County Board positions, here are the votes totals with 100% of precincts reporting:

Steven O. Malavolti (R) – 1,619

Tina Dolder (D) has received 2,171 votes for the position of county Clerk and Recorder.

Anthony “Tony” Rue (D) – 1,551

Charles Lenkaitis (D) – 1,515

Luke Holly (D) – 1,416

James D. Shurts Jr. (R) – 1,178

Joseph King (R) – 1,123

Jaye Debates (R) – 1,051

Jeffrey R. Purtell (R) – 959

Putnam County elections for uncontested county races are as follows:

Tina Dolder (D) has received 2,171 votes for the position of county clerk and recorder.

Kevin Kunkel (D) has received 2,137 votes for the position of county treasurer.