Henery defeats Brandt in Antelope County primary

Antelope County’s primary election resulted in only 1,080 ballots being cast.

The structure of the party-line election, and lack of multiple candidates in many of the races, may have led to the low turnout.

Only one county race took place, which was for the District 4 commissioner seat. Incumbent Charlie Henery advances to the general election after receiving 123 votes. Challenger Harlan Brandt, a former Antelope County supervisor, ended the night with 58 votes.

President Joe Biden received 54 votes in the Democrat presidential race. Voters cast 36 votes for challenger Dean Phillips.

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