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Greg Blenkinsop officially entered the race for county attorney Friday after a former court worker launched a successful write-in campaign to place his name on the Democratic ballot this fall.

Blenkinsop on Tuesday declined to offer an opinion on any specific cases handled recently by prosecutors, saying instead that he has the judgment and experience necessary to lead the Teton County and Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

“I think that I have a record of professionalism and service to the public when I worked for the Public Defender’s Office, and that is the type of approach that I plan on bringing to the county attorney’s office if elected,” he said... Full Story >>

About the 2010 county elections

Teton County Board of Commissioners

     Three seats are opening on the Teton County Board of Commissioners.
     Because each party can advnace three candidates to November's general election uring the primary, only those people who vote in the Republican primary will have a selection. Democrats put up only two candidates, incumbents Hank Phibbs and Ben Ellis, which means they automatically move through to November's general election.
     Republicans include Scott Anderson, Capt. Bob Morris, Peter Moyer and incumbent Paul Vogelheim.

Teton County Assessor

     The Teton County assessor's job hasn't been contested in 28 years.
     Yet as Assessor Cathy Toolson prepares to retire at the end of this year, three challengers have emerged for the office. With them, the issue of how the county values property - and how those assessments affect the taxes on homes, lots and business assets - has come to the forefront of the race.
     Democrat Dee Buckstaff, who is unchallenged, automatically moves to the November general election. Who will face Buckstaff will be determined this month, as the Republican party has two candidates, Dawn Johnson and Lisa daCosta.

Coroner

     With sitting coroner Bob Campbell leaving office, the race for Teton County Coroner is wide open and hotly contested.
     Republicans Alan John, Kyle Campbell and James Flower are vying for the GOP nomination, while Steven Ware and Dr. Brent Blue are running for the Democratic nomination.

Unopposed county races

     Incumbent Steve Weichman is unopposed in the Republican primary for county attorney. Jim Whalen is unopposed in the Republican primary for sheriff. Dee Mahoney is unopposed in the Republican primary for clerk of district court.
     Incumbent Donna Baur is unopposed in the Democratic primary for treasurer.
     Incumbent Republican Sherry Daigle and Democrat Kyle Burson are unopposed in their respective Primary races for county clerk. Both advance to the general election.

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Former sheriff: No cop coroner The former Teton County sheriff said this week he is worried about a conflict of interest if Jackson Police Department Sgt. Alan John is elected coroner... Full Story >>

Clerk faces challenge for 1st time since ’98 Sherry Daigle refers to herself as the mother of the county... Full Story >>

Campaign talk turns to long-term planning In recent years, county commissioners have been elected in the midst of some of the most controversial development applications... Full Story >>

Tax method at center of race for assessor The Teton County assessor’s job hasn’t been contested in 28 years. But as Assessor Cathy Toolson prepares to retire at the end of this year, three challengers have emerged for the office... Full Story >>

Coroner job becomes most contested race Kiley Campbell remembers the time he went on his first dead body “recovery.” He was a teenager, and a climber had fallen from the Exum route up the Grand Teton... Full Story >>

Competion heats up in county elections While incumbent county commissioners on the Democratic ticket will go unchallenged, Republican candidates are vying for other Teton County offices that haven’t seen a contested election in years... Full Story >>

Appointed sheriff says he will run for office Teton County Sheriff Jim Whalen said Monday he will run for the position he was appointed to in January 2009... Full Story >>

Christensen keeps wildlife, people in mind October, 22 2008

Fuller, 24, a frugal candidate with big ideas October, 15 2008

Triano: Home ownership takes hard work October, 8 2008

Housing splits hopefuls October, 8 2008

Primary Election Teton County Commissioner Results August, 20 2008

Taxes, budget top GOP list July, 30 2008

County Elections July, 21 2008

Roth says no dual roles July, 16 2008

Candidates for county board focus on South Park July, 2 2008

Housing fuels county race June, 4 2008

Town Council race gets more crowded May, 28 2008

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