Final results show Col. Bill Puett beating out Ed Sexton with 70.82% of the Republican vote for the Buchanan County Sheriff’s spot on the November ballot. 

Puett said he’s going to continue work hard to push a positive message ahead of November elections. 

“I’d really like to thank everyone – family, friends, supporters – everyone that worked really hard to get us here,” Puett said. “All the support of the citizens who voted and showed a great deal with their vote – it’s just very overwhelming and humbling.” 

In November, Puett will face Democratic challenger Ron Fisher and Pat Grove who previously said he plans to file as an independent candidate.