HELENA – Lewis and Clark County saw five contested races on Tuesday for county positions, including sheriff, county commission, county attorney and clerk and recorder. All races in the county are nonpartisan. All precincts in the county were fully reported Wednesday afternoon. Results are considered unofficial until canvassed. Candace Payne is the projected to take over a Commissioner’s seat. Kevin Downs appears to have gained a three-point margin for County Attorney. And, incumbent Leo Dutton held a strong lead to retain his post as sheriff a position he’s held since 2008.
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