SCOTT WALTON
For
Sheriff
Rogers County

Walton Wins

There's a new sheriff in town and his name is Scott Walton. 

Walton defeated opponent Cole Butler in Tuesday's historic election. The final, unofficial results from the Rogers County Election Board were 20,422 votes for Walton to Butler's 17,641 (54% to 46%)

Walton hosted the 2008 watch party for several area races including Peggy Armstrong for County Clerk, Jack Barnes for County Commissioner and Bill Snyder, for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 9. 

Walton and Armstrong both won their races. 

In the County Commissioner race, voters returned Commissioner Mike Helm by a near 60 to 40 margin.  Voters also opted to keep Tad Jones in the House District 9 seat, despite an attention getting campaign offered by Snyder. 

In the County Clerk's race, voters approved of Armstrong's previous performance and retained her in her seat with a vote of 20,721 (55%) to Rebecca Lowe Muratat's 16,952 (45%.)

As the crowd cheered, Sheriff-Elect Walton addressed his supporters and campaign staff and thanked them all for their support and hard work.

"This is a tremendous responsibility," Walton said of the victory.  "There's a lot of work to do and I'm ready to get in there and get to work."

Retiring Sheriff Jerry Prather said that he was pleased with the Walton win and said he had faith in Walton's abilities.  "We've come a long way but there's a long way still to go," the Sheriff said.

Prather endorsed Walton early on in the race. 

"Now I'm going to spend my time fishing and chasing my grandkids," Prather said of his retirement.

Walton said he knows there are challenges ahead and that a lot of hard work will be required but he said he's ready for the task.  "I'm going to do everything in my power to make sure the people of Rogers County continue enjoying the quality of life we have here and maintain the safety of our home."

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