Updated election results: Peter's lead over Krebs widens
The updated results, released Wednesday, November 9, 2022 for the General Election,show the same winners as the Tuesday, November 8 count. The road levy, library levy both failed as did the four charter amendments. The levy for Lopez Solid Waste district passed easily. That levy is renewed annually by voters. Sgt. Eric Peters lead over Sheriff Ron Krebs increased from 216 to 496. The percentages are now Peter 52.8% to Krebs 46.94%.
According to the Secretary of State's office, of the 14,641 ballots sent to San Juan County voters, 63.61% have been returned. Less than 1% are rejected. Those will be reviewed by the Canvas Board. Another updated count will be released by 5 p.m. Thursday, November 10. Friday, November 11 is Veterans Day and government offices are closed so no count will be released that day.
With a 6 percent lead over Krebs, Eric Peter is most likely the new sheriff. In order for Krebs to win, he would need to get 62 percent of the remaining ballots.
As of January 1, 2023, Amy Vira is the San Juan County Prosecutor, Jane Fuller is the Council member from Lopez Island, Natasha Warmenhoven is the Auditor. Rhonda Pederson will continue as Treasurer, Carolyn Jewett as District Court Judge, Lisa Henderson as County Clerk, and John Kulseth as Assessor. All of these candidates were unopposed.
The winning results are highlighted in green.
SHERIFF: Name | votes |percentage
Sheriff Ron Krebs | 3,972 | 46.94%
Sgt. Eric Peter | 4,468 52.8%
SAN JUAN ISLAND LIBRARY
Yes | 1,949 | 41.38%
No | 2,761 | 58.62%
SAN JUAN COUNTY ROAD LEVY
Yes | 3,322 | 43.74%
No | 4,273 | 56.26%
LOPEZ SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT PROPOSITION NO 1 - Excess Property Tax Levy for 2023
Yes 910 | 73.73%
No 276 | 23.27%
FOUR CHARTER AMENDMENTS
1. Establishing a New Position of Public Advocate for the Purpose of Helping Citizens Navigate the San Juan County Systems.
REJECTED | 5,432 | 64.12%
APPROVED | 3,040 | 35.88%
2. Amending language in the County Charter to provide clarification regarding budget provisions for the Charter Review Commission (CRC), staff support requirements, and further resolution regarding the term length, procedures and duties of the CRC, and the role of the Prosecuting Attorney
REJECTED | 4,100 | 51.06%
APPROVED | 3,929 | 48.94%
3. Amending the current voting rules to include Ranked Choice Voting
REJECTED | 4,726 | 56.15%
APPROVED | 3,691 | 43.85%
4. Amending Signature Requirements Concerning Initiatives and Referendum
REJECTED | 5,620 | 67%
APPROVED | 2,768 | 33%