Olson, Stowe advance in election for mayor

Primary results for the Cathlamet mayoral race are in, with David Olson and Robert Stowe moving forward to the November general election, ending incumbent Dale Jacobson's bid for a third term.

There was a 39.82 percent turnout for the election, with 174 ballots counted and 25 left to count. A final count will be held on August 17, when the vote will be certified.

Olson led with 136 votes, for 78.16 percent of the vote. Stowe received 27 votes, for 15.52 percent, and Jacobson had 10 votes, for 5.75 percent of the vote.