BEND, OR -- Deschutes county commissioners appear ready to retain their seats. 

Incumbent Tony Debone faced challenger Oliver Tatom in Position 1. Incumbent Patti Adair took on challenger Morgan Schmidt in Position 3.

As of this morning, Debone earned 52.4% of the votes. “It’s an honor to be serving. This is the process. It’s good to hear from everybody. You know the voice of the people is through the vote right now,” said Debone who has served as commissioner since 2011.

Adair and Schmidt’s race is a little closer with Adair garnering 51.21% of the 99,931 votes tabulated so far. Although Adair is likely staying on the commission, she said it was important to wait until all votes are counted.

Measure 09-148 to make Deschutes commission seats non-partisan is passing with over 61% in favor.