SHOALS — Voters across Martin County headed to the polls on Tuesday, deciding key local races for county executive seats, law enforcement leadership, town councils, and school board trustees.
In the high-profile race for Martin County Sheriff, Keith Keller secured victory to earn the county’s chief law enforcement post.
Incumbent County Commissioner Paul George retained his seat, winning re-election to represent District 2 on the Board of Commissioners.
On the Martin County Council, Sheri Bowling successfully defended her seat to continue serving as the District 4 representative.
In local municipal contests, Ashley Clark was elected as the Crane Town Clerk-Treasurer.
In Shoals, voters selected three representatives to serve on the Shoals Town Council, electing Cecil Ragsdale, Luke Copeland, and Cody Roush.
School Board Outcomes
Local education boards will also see leadership determined by Tuesday’s vote:
- Shoals Community School Corporation: Christin Johnson was elected to represent District 1 on the Shoals School Board.
- Loogootee Community School Corporation: Voters selected Jared Walton, Nicholas Toy, and Cheryl Strange to fill the three available at-large seats on the Loogootee School Board.
