Two county offices to be contested

RITZVILLE – With candidate filings closing last Friday, two county offices will be contested in the 2022 election cycle.

In the race for Adams County sheriff, Ritzville Police Officer Mathew Carlson of Ritzville will challenge incumbent Sheriff Dale J. Wagner of Othello. Both candidates prefer the Republican party.

For County Commissioner District No. 3, incumbent Terry Thompson of Othello is being challenged by Miguel A. “Mike” Garza of Othello.

The two ran against each other in 2018, with Thompson winning the general the election with 57% of the vote. Both candidates prefer the Republican pa...