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.
Former Gila County Sheriff’s deputy Colt White celebrated his win over three Republican challengers in the constable race late Tuesday night with family at his side.
Hi, this is Danny White, former ASU and Dallas Cowboy quarterback, and I want to talk to you about Colt White. I’ve known Colt and his family for three generations, all the way back to the White family reunions when we were kids. They’ve always been honest, straight-forward people. Kind of no nonsense people. Colt’s like that, his dad Phil was like that, his grandpa Gettis was like that. If I lived in the Rim County I’d like to have a guy like Colt as my Constable. I don’t, so I can’t vote for him but you can. Vote for Colt White for Constable of Northern Gila County. You’ll be glad you did.
Hi, this is Randy Roberson, and I wanted to speak to you for a moment about the upcoming election and the office of Northern Gila County Constable here in Payson. This position requires someone with a deep understanding of the community and someone with a proven track record as a law enforcement professional. Colt White is that man. He’s lived in Rim country 34 years and has nearly 20 years in law enforcement. Vote experience, vote professionalism, vote Colt White for Constable.
We had a wonderful fundraiser this last week at Beverly & Max Balthrop’s home, and I wanted to thank everyone who contributed to the event. Here is an email that one supporter who attended sent to her friends and family:
Hey there!!!
We just got home from a GREAT fund raising dinner held at Beverly & Max Balthrop’s home just down the street from us! What a delicious meal they served (Beverly did all the cooking and it was absolutely gorgeous too!). We were entertained by Jinx Pyle who sang us some great cowboy songs playing a guitar that once belonged to Johnny Cash! He has such a great voice and a real straight forward way of telling a story – he told about his Grandfather who was the second constable in this area – and the man who was the first too, but I don’t remember his name (sorry) and then told why he was voting for Colt – the same reasons we are backing him – he’s been here for 34 years (we’ve been here for 30 and have known him all that time) – worked in law enforcement for 18 years – as well as worked in his family’s business for 23 years, so he has business background too! His family are all just great – I love his wife and his kids! What a wonderful group! You can tell a lot about a person by looking at their family relationships – anyways – then Colt talked about his campaign and thanked us all for coming – and then thanked the Balthrops and all the people who helped serve the dinner and we all had a good time visiting. I don’t know if all of you know him – but we do and think so very highly of him… we know he is the man for the job and hope he gets it!
Hi, my name is Jim Connolly and I think that you might all agree that we live in serious times. Some might say America has had a wake up call, which would include you and me right here in Payson, Arizona. I have a long time friend named Colt White who’s running for Constable in this coming primary. I think his 34 years in Northern Gila County has more than prepared him for such a serious responsibility because he knows the area and the people well. And with his 18 years in local law enforcement more than qualifies him for the office of Constable. But more than that it’s probably integrity. Yeah, I think integrity. It’s something his grandfather gave to his dad and his dad instilled in his son Colt. It’s something every elected official needs. So for the best reasons, I’m standing for Colt White for Constable this coming primary. So stand up with me and vote.
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.
