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UMATILLA COUNTY — When George Murdock of Pendleton decided not to seek another term on the Umatilla County Board of Commissioners, the flood gates opened for candidates. Out of that field of six who campaigned in the May primary for the Position 1 seat, two emerged to face off for the Nov. 8 election: Susan Bower of Pendleton and Cindy Timmons of Milton-Freewater.

In the Position 2 race, Commission John Shafer faces a challenge from HollyJo Beers, both of Pendleton.

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Umatilla County commissioner candidate Susan Bower addresses public safety Oct. 12, 2022, during a commissioners candidate forum at Armand Larive Middle School in Hermiston.

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Umatilla County commissioner candidate Cindy Timmons of Milton-Freewater addresses concerns about mental health care Oct. 6, 2022, during the candidates forum at the Vert Club Room in Pendleton.

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