Payson, Arizona – Former Sheriff Deputy Colt White was victorious in the four-candidate Republican primary for Northern Gila County Constable on Tuesday night, receiving 45.6% of the vote.

“Thank you Rim Country, friends, family and neighbors. I am so humbly grateful for your vote of support and confidence for me to be Northern Gila County’s next Constable. Thanks to all those who vote, donated, knocked doors, displayed a yard sign, sported a bumper sticker on their vehicle, suggested to a friend or contributed in any other way.”

Below are the primary election results as of Wednesday, August 25th:

Colt White – 45.60% (1,761 votes)
Michelle Dyer – 26.59% (1,027)
Kevin Christensen – 14.81% (572)
Chris Harold – 12.84% (496)

Since his campaign launch in April, White ran an aggressive campaign that included yard signs, a high quality website, newspaper and radio advertisements, telephone calls and door-to-door canvassing.  White received help from numerous volunteers throughout his campaign.

Colt White has lived in the Payson area for over 32 years and looks forward to continue serving the people.

Payson, Arizona – Sheriff Deputy Colt White announced that he has resigned from the Gila County’s Sheriff’s Office to seek the Republican nomination for the office of Constable in the northern part of Gila County. White is running to replace his friend, the retiring Constable Sam Brewer.

“I am excited to be running and hope to be elected by the people so I may continue to serve the people of Northern Gila County,” said White.

Colt White has lived in the Payson area for over 32 years going to school, working in the automotive industry for 23 years with his father, the late Phil White, and has served his community as a certified Police Officer for 18 years. White knows the community well and plans to continue serving the people with prompt and courteous service as Constable in Northern Gila County.

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