Johnson, Dexter advance in Clallam County commissioner race

PORT ANGELES — Incumbent Randy Johnson and challenger Kate Dexter will face off in November for a Clallam County commissioner seat.

Johnson, an Independent, was the top vote-getter when initial returns were released Tuesday night, earning 2,271 votes, or 54.9 percent.

Dexter, a Democrat, was in the second place with 1,711 votes, or 41.3 percent.

Anders Tron-Haukebo, a third candidate in the race, received 139 votes, or 3.4 percent.

The race is for the District 2 position, one of three Clallam County commissioners. It is the only seat up for election this year.

The general election will take place Nov. 5.