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Published: August 5, 2008
Blaine County sheriff prevails in tiebreaker drawing
By Tony Thornton
WATONGA — Need proof that every vote counts?

Just ask Blaine County Sheriff Ricky Ainsworth, who Tuesday received the luck of a draw to stay in contention for re-election.

After a manual recount showed Ainsworth and Watonga police officer Tony Almaguer in a 451-to-451 tie, District Judge Paul Woodward pulled Ainsworth’s name from a hopper as the Republican nominee for November’s general election....

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