Johnson leads Dexter for Clallam County commissioner

PORT ANGELES — Incumbent Randy Johnson was defeating challenger Kate Dexter for the District 2 seat on the Clallam County board of commissioners in initial returns Tuesday night.

Johnson, an Independent, received 55 percent (18,047 votes), while Dexter, a Democrat, had 44.8 percent (14,690).

Johnson, 81, currently is serving his second term on the commission.

Dexter, 51, has served on the Port Angeles City Council since 2018 and is currently the mayor.