Malesich wins three-way mayoral race

Incumbent Marty Malesich is the winner, by a 53-vote margin, of the Dillon mayor's race. According to unofficial results from the Beaverhead County Clerk & Recorder's office, Malesich received 443 votes, write-in challenger Michael Klakken, 390, and councilman Tom Straugh, 317.
• Martin R. Malesich – 443
Michael Klakken – 390
Thomas W. Straugh – 317

Results for the other races are as follows:

City Judge
• John F. Gutcheck – 889
Virginia Cook Compton – 231

Councilperson Ward 1
• Harvey Lake, Jr. – 333

Councilperson Ward 2
• Lynn Westad – 169
Robert R. Castro – 150

Councilperson Ward 3
• Thomas Wagenknecht – 127
Thomas B. Forseth – 80

Councilperson Ward 4
• Randy Gustine – 183
Michael Collins Riley – 61

The vote will be canvassed by the Beaverhead County Commission at 9 a.m. Friday morning at the courthouse, and official results declared at that time.