Mueller Wins Primary Election For Antelope County Assessor

The only contested race at the county level was decided by about a 2-1 margin on Tuesday.

Republican Kelly Mueller unofficially won the office of Antelope County Assessor against incumbent Heather McWhorter, also a Republican. Mueller worked in the assessor's office at the time of her filing.

According to unofficial results from the Antelope County Clerk's office, Mueller received 1,033 votes, compared to McWhorter's 505 votes.

The primary election has yet to be certified.

The assessor's race was the only one that appeared on Antelope County's primary ballot. Because both candidates are Republicans, Mueller is presumed the winner of the office, barring a write-in campaign for the general election.

"I am pleased with the outcome of the primary election," Mueller said on Tuesday night. "If I run unopposed in the general election, I look forward to going back to work in the Assessor's office and working with each and every one of you again. I appreciate all of the support from the taxpayers."

McWhorter will remain in the assessor's office through the end of 2014. Mueller will begin her duties on Jan. 2, 2015, and will serve a four-year term should she either win or run unopposed in the November general election.

Results By Precinct   
                                Mueller    McWhorter
Absentee                    125            56
Neligh Precinct            82             53
Oakdale                       71             38          
Elgin Ward 2                36             15
Elgin Precinct              72             17
Royal                           43              5
Tilden Ward 1              27            20
Tilden Precinct            38             18
Brunswick                    74            40
Neligh Ward 2              86            55   
Neligh Ward 1             108           80
Clearwater                   140          48
Elgin Ward 1                 59          17
Orchard                        72           43
Totals:                        1,033        505

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