by Cody Neuenschwander
With 61.44 percent of ballots counted on election night, Michael Steadman, a Democrat, has a slight edge over incumbent Gary Edwards for Thurston County Commissioner District 2.
Steadman leads with 52.25 percent of the counted votes over Edwards’ 47.41 percent.
Steadman, a Lacey city council member, wrote in the Thurston County voter guide that he’s run a campaign focusing on innovative public policy, inclusivity and infrastructure.
Edwards, an independent, has served one term as commissioner, and previously served 20 years as Thurston County Sheriff.
His campaign has focused on “less partisan politics and more common sense to address the complex issues facing our community, businesses and family.”
“I want to continue progress towards reducing regulatory roadblocks for small businesses and home builders and improved access to county services for the public,” he wrote.
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