Julie Thompson and Jessica Barnes are leading Crook County's two contested county races following the first unofficial election results released Tuesday evening, November 3rd, putting both candidates in position to secure victories and usher in new leadership in county government.

Julie Thompson and Jessica Barnes are leading Crook County's two contested county races following the first unofficial election results released Tuesday evening, November 3rd, putting both candidates in position to secure victories and usher in new leadership in county government.

Crook County voters are deciding several local races in Tuesday's November 3rd general election, with two contested county offices drawing particular attention as election officials prepare to release the first unofficial results.

Watt and Jennifer Childress are law-abiding residents of Nehalem, but both have had recent run-ins with the “food police.” Earlier this year, the couple learned that potlucks open to the public are illegal in Oregon.