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Cole, Jenkins Advance To General Election For Portsmouth City Council 3rd Ward

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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two candidates continue on to November’s General Election in their search for the 3rd Ward City Council seat in Portsmouth.

Andy Cole and Gary Jenkins were the top two vote getters Tuesday, according to unofficial Primary Election results.

Cole earned 143 votes, Jenkins received 76 and Jerry Skiver was edged out with only 71 votes. Jessica Pacula withdrew her candidacy before the May 4 election.

A total of 13.23% of eligible voters cast their ballots Tuesday.

To see the unofficial results from around our region, click here.