Tondee, Currie, Watson Win Easily

Jesse Tinsley/SR
Incumbent Kootenai County commissioner Rick Currie watches as returns start coming in Tuesday night at the Coeur d’Alene Inn, where Republicans gathered to watch returns. He was opposed by Democrat Steve Caires and Independent Bob MacDonald.

Commissioner District 1 (73 of 75 precincts)
Todd Tondee (REP) 32,532 57.01
Bruce Noble (DEM) 19,059 33.40
Greg Wells (IND) 5,476 9.60

Commissioner District 2
Elmer “Rick” Currie (REP) 30,615 53.50
Stephen J. Caires (DEM) 17,766 31.05
Bob Macdonald (IND) 8,841 15.45

Sheriff
Rocky Watson (REP) 42,705 75.05
Arthur “Skip” Ingle (IND) 14,194 24.95

Question: Are you surprised that Rick Currie is coasting to re-election so easily, after squeezing out a primary victory over 2 challengers?