Gordon Forgey

Commissioner Greg Partch did not garner the support he needed in last week’s primary. He finished third in a three-man race. As a result, the sitting commissioner will be out of office at the end of his term. Now, the District 1 race for his seat is down to Art Swannack and Bill Tensfeld, both Republicans.

Commissioner Pat O’Neill, Democrat representing District 2, will again face Dean Kinzer, a Republican, in the general election. Kinzer received the most votes in their first contest.

Rarely has the county seen such emotion and potential turnover in commissioner races.

Ostensibly, the two inc...