District III Navajo County Supervisor Jason Whiting will face the largest number of opponents in the winner take all primary election, according to the finalized listing unveiled last week by county elections officials. His challengers are fellow Republicans James O. Vance of Shumway, Bill Elkins of Snowflake and David Smith of Taylor.
Sheriff Kelly “KC,” a Holbrook Democrat, has no opponents in the primary, but will face the winner of the Republican primary, which features Graham Harbold of Lakeside and Dawn V. Wilson of Show Low.
All other races will be decided in the primary.
County Recorder Laura Sanchez, a Holbrook Democrat, is being challenged by Doris Clark, an Indian Wells Democrat.
County Treasurer Debby Kester, a Holbrook Democrat, will face David Romero of Show Low in the primary.
Democrats Lita Dixon of Kayenta and Lee Jack Sr. of Indian Wells are seeking the post of District I County Supervisor. Incumbent Robert K. Black Jr. chose not to run.
District II County Supervisor Jesse Thompson, a Kykotsmovi Democrat, faces Elmer P. Begay of Winslow in the primary.
District IV County Supervisor Steve Williams, a Show Low Republican, will face Roger Owens of Heber in the primary.
Incumbents facing no opposition in either the primary or the general include County Assessor Cammy Darris, a Holbrook Democrat; County Attorney Brad Carlyon, a Show Low Democrat; Superintendent of Schools Jaylyn Gerlich, a Pinetop Democrat; District V County Supervisor Dawnafe Whitesinger, a Pinetop Democrat; Division II Superior Court Judge Robert J. Higgins, a Lakeside Democrat; Division III Superior Court Judge Dale Nielson, a Snowflake Democrat; Division IV Superior Court Judge Michala Ruechel, a Holbrook Democrat; and Precinct II Constable Suzanne M. Smith, a Winslow Democrat.
