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Election(s)

2024 Primary Election

August 6, 2024

Superintendent of Public Instruction

David Olson ✔

Clark County
37.77% 45,970 votes ✔
Overall
31.06% 539,322 votes ✔

John Patterson Blair

Clark County
4.70% 5,720 votes
Overall
5.08% 88,140 votes

Chris Reykdal ✔

Clark County
32.99% 40,155 votes ✔
Overall
39.44% 684,967 votes ✔

Reid Saaris

Clark County
24.54% 29,868 votes
Overall
24.00% 416,764 votes

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