Who won the McCurtain County sheriff election?

Hunter Trombetta and Isabella Cheng

10 minutes ago

IDABEL, okay. (KTAL/KMSS)—Voters have decided the candidates for District 2 sheriff and commissioner in the upcoming November election in McCurtain County.

Voters rejected incumbent Sheriff Kevin Clardy in today's Republican primary.

Clardy was part of a scandal last year involving alleged recordings of racist and violent comments.

Bruce Shirey nearly won the Republican primary for McCurtain County sheriff with 49 percent of the vote. Shirey is a former Oklahoma ranger who wants to see more transparency within the sheriff's office.

Jason Ricketts, who won 32% of the vote, will be his opponent in the second round. Ricketts is committed to improving transparency through a citizen oversight committee and implementing the creation of a family justice center to serve victims of abuse.

The winner of the runoff will face Democratic candidate Steve McKee. Idabel Sanitation Officer Tony Hill won the Democratic primary for county commissioner in District 2.

He will face current Commissioner Tina Foshee Thomas, who won the seat in last year's special election following the resignation of Mark Jennings.

The second round of elections will take place on August 27 and the general elections on November 5.