By Kim McDarison
As might have been expected, four candidates running unopposed for the offices of sheriff and clerk of courts in both Jefferson and Walworth counties have won seats.
In Jefferson County, residents will see the return of two Republican candidates. They are Sheriff Paul Milbrath and County Clerk of Circuit Court Cindy Hamre Incha. Vote tallies are as follow: Milbrath earned 29,896 or 76.38% of the vote. The county had 33 precincts reporting in this race. Hamre Incha earned 29,030 or 74.37% of the vote. Thirty-three precincts reported in this race.
Walworth County will see a new sheriff. Formerly serving the county as undersheriff, Republican candidate Dave Gerber will replace retiring Sheriff Kurt Picknell. Gerber earned 34,889 votes. The tally was complete with 37 precincts reporting.
Republican Clerk of Circuit Courts candidate Kristina Secord will be returning to her post. Secord earned 35,728. The tally was complete with 37 precincts reporting.
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