Massey wins judge’s race to highlight Marion County primary

Marion County’s primary election results were highlighted by the judge’s race on the Republican ticket.

John Massey will be the new county judge in 2019 after winning 54 percent of the votes. With 54 percent of the votes, Massey defeated incumbent Terry Ott who carried 46 percent, and he will not be opposed in the general election.

Tonya Eppes will retain her seat as Marion County assessor. Eppes won the Republican primary with 69 percent of the votes over Alesia Owen with 31 percent, and she will not have an opponent in November.

Brent Mitchell won the Position 2 seat on the Flippin School Board with 64 percent of the votes. Mitchell defeated John Bradford who had 36 percent.

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