Cranford wins another term as county judge

In Little River County, 55 percent of the 7,160 registered voters cast their ballots Tuesday in the midterm election.

Incumbent County Judge Mike Cranford was re-elected with 2,138 votes, or 55 percent, to Don Lamon’s 1,771 votes.

“Mere words cannot express my appreciation for the confidence that the people of Little River County have shown in allowing me to serve as their county judge for another term. I am humbled by the outpouring of support that I have been shown. As we move forward it is incumbent upon all of us to work together to make Little River County the best county to live, work & raise your family,” said Cranford.

Little River County has 7,160 registered voters, according to the county clerk’s office.

The Little River County Quorum Court races include:

■ District One: Al G. Austin defeated Larry Broomfield 250-194

■ District Two: Larry Cowling defeated Jeff Nelson 265-215

■ District Four: Mark Ardwin defeated Ricky Bowman 317-166

■ District Nine: Beverly Glanville defeated Bobby Furlow 233-206.

In city races for Little River County:

■ Ashdown Ward 3 Position 2: Jason Curtis defeated Jimmy R. Launius 172-138

■ Foreman Mayor: William Harp defeated Elbert Bradley 222-95

■ Foreman Alderman One: Helen Dixon defeated Ida Bradish 173-146.

■ Wilton Mayor: Raymond French defeated Mike Ford 63-54

■ Winthrop Mayor: Sherry Jones defeated Heather Long 35-24

■ Winthrop City Marshall: James Steiner defeated Joe Jones 35-24