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Roesler, Hilson win primary races

1:11 AM, Aug 8, 2012   |    comments
  • Muskegon County Sheriff Dean Roesler
  • D.J. Hilson
    
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MUSKEGON, Mich. (WZZM) -- Incumbent Sheriff Dean Roesler and first-time Prosecutor candidate D.J. Hilson have won their races in Tuesday's Democratic Primary.

With 100% or precincts reporting, Roesler had 50% of the vote in his race over challengers John Jurkas (43%) and Joel Dobis (8%).  There is no Republican on the November ballot.

D.J. Hilson received 45% of Tuesday's vote against challengers Marc Curtis (35%) and Stephen Corwin (19%).  No Republican is running in November.

Hilson is currently an assistant prosecutor for Muskegon County.  He will succeed Tony Tague, who has been Prosecutor for 20 years.