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HALLETTSVILLE – Sheriff Micah Harmon beat Dennis Kocian Sr. with 67 percent of the vote in the Democratic bid for Lavaca County sheriff during Tuesday night’s primary election.

“We felt very confident all along with this election and had a lot of support from the community,” Harmon said. “We’re not really surprised by the results.”

Harmon will face Republican nominee William Dunsworth in the general election on Nov. 4.

When asked if he felt confident about that race, Harmon said he does, but not overly confident.

“I take all my opponents seriously and won’t be letting my guard down,” he added. “But the numbers tonight spoke for themselves. We’ll be ready for the election.”

In other contested Democrat primary races, Stuart Fryer received 58 percent of the vote to defeat Dayna S. Tuttle for the nomination for county attorney.

Incumbent Charles A. Netardus received 55 percent of the votes to beat challenger Robert Layton in the race for county commissioner, Precinct 1.

Incumbent Ronald Berckenhoff beat challengers Anne Rowbotham and Johnnie Hoffman with 46 percent of the vote for the unexpired term of county commissioner, Precinct 2. Rowbotham received 27 percent and Hoffman received 26 percent.

Incumbent David E. Wagner defeated Daniel Peters with 55 percent of the vote for county commissioner, Precinct 3. Peters is a former commissioner.

Incumbent Joe C. Nieto beat Michael K. Mills by 67 to 33 percent for constable, Precinct 2.

The county attorney, all commissioners and the constable positions will not be contested in the general election.