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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 2016

Page

6

Griffis Wins Ector County Sheriff Primary Victory

Griffis defeated Commander by 7,753 votes to 7,708 as 50.15 to 49.85 percent. Griffis thanked supporters and the sheriff’s office, while Commander praised Griffis and urged unity. Both camps noted turnout at election centers and ongoing jail overcrowding as a top issue for the race.

Griffis Sheriff's Office Mike Griffis Nerr Griffis Commander Ector County Westlake Hardware Lutheran Church of the Risen Lord Donaldson Ector County Elections Office Sheriff’s Office

Ector County Sheriff Benefits From Four Year Term

The Ector County Sheriff position offers a four year term with a base salary of 82,534 dollars annually. Longevity pay may be added for tenured county employees and the current steps in creases from Mike Griffis’s existing role could be retained.

Ector County Mike Griffis

Clinton and Trump dominate Super Tuesday victories

On Super Tuesday, Clinton and Trump won seven states apiece signaling broad strength. Clinton eyed a general election clash while Trump attacked rivals and defended his momentum at Mar a Lago. Rubio Cruz and Sanders trailed with limited gains as exit polls highlighted wide regional and demographic support shaping the nominating contest.

Trump Clinton South New England Alaska Mar-a-Lago Florida Cruz Texas Rubio Publican Sanders New York United States Edison Research Associated Press Vermont

Clinton Faces Challenges in Expanding Core Support

The candidate attracted strong backing from black voters in the Deep South and Texas, with at least 80 percent support. She also drew women and older voters, while calls for a political revolution highlighted ongoing efforts to broaden her base beyond young people and liberals.

Clinton Deep South Texas

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