Election 2022

Erickson re-elected to county board.

August 3, 2022

Erickson re-elected to county board. OCEANA COUNTY — Incumbent Paul Erickson (R) defeated James Draper (R) and George Sadler (R) to retain his position on the Oceana County Board of Commissioners representing District 4. Erickson totaled 584 votes; Draper 321; and Sadler 107. The fourth district includes Colfax, Crystal, Leavitt, Newfield and Weare townships. Please consider helping to fund local…

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Hardy re-elected to county board.

August 3, 2022

Hardy re-elected to county board. OCEANA COUNTY — Incumbent Craig Hardy (R) defeated Elijah den Engelse (R) and Peggy Wittman (R) to retain his seat on the Oceana County Board of Commissioners, representing District 3. Hardy tallied 603 votes; den Engelse 161; and Wittman 115. The third district includes Elbridge and Hart townships and the City of Hart. Wittman said…

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Morse re-elected to county board.

August 2, 2022

Morse re-elected to county board. OCEANA COUNTY — Incumbent Phil Morse (R) defeated Joshua Draper (R) 505-381 in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 2, to retain his seat on the Oceana County Board of Commissioners representing District 2. The second district includes Ferry and Shelby townships. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press…

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Grant Township Trustee Mischler edges Fekken.

August 2, 2022

Grant Township Trustee Mischler edges Fekken. OCEANA COUNTY — Grant Township Trustee Bill Mischler, who was the incumbent, edged Gerrit Fekken 238-211 on the Republican ticket of the Aug. 2 primary. It was the only contested race among the township boards during Tuesday’s election. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available…

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Erickson faces 2 challengers for District 4.

July 28, 2022

Erickson faces 2 challengers for District 4. HART — Incumbent Paul Erickson is being challenged by James Draper and George Sadler for District 4 on the Oceana County Board of Commissioners in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 2. All three candidates are running as Republicans. The fourth district includes Colfax, Crystal, Leavitt, Newfield and Weare townships OCP sent the candidates…

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