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James Farris will run against Larry Stelma in November election

11:30 PM, Aug 7, 2012   |    comments
  • James Farris, the former deputy of chief for the GRPD, will face Republican Incumbent Larry Stelma in November.
  • Kent County Sheriff Larry Stelma is running for re-election in November.
  • James Farris defeated Michael Scruggs in the Democratic primary Tuesday night.
    
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KENT COUNTY, Mich. (WZZM)- A former deputy of chief for the Grand Rapids Police Department is continuing on in the race for Kent County Sheriff.

The primary race was called in favor of James Farris Tuesday night. With 50 percent of precincts reporting, Farris had 4,533 votes; Democratic contender Michael Scruggs garnered 2,413 votes.

Farris will face Republican Incumbent Larry Stelma in the November election.