Photograph by Ben Weathers

Both candidates for sheriff had a similar strategy on what to do during Tuesday's election — they just started at different ends of the county.

In the early morning hours Republican candidate for sheriff John Thomas was in Shenandoah, meeting and greeting voters going into the VFW post to vote. His Democratic opponent, Pete Monteleone, was at Springfield Elementary doing the same.

Throughout the day they visited all five polling locations, looking to spread their message on what they would do as sheriff. At the end of the day, election results showed that Thomas would be staying with the Page County Sheriff's Office.

“It's clear the people wanted some clear guidance and direction,” said Thomas, “and I'm pleased they have chosen me to provide it.”

Since April Thomas has been interim sheriff, after being appointed by a five-judge panel to fill the vacancy left by resigning former sheriff Danny Presgraves. This has given Thomas seven months of experience with what the job entails.

During the day Monteleone said he was positive and feeling good.

“It feels good to know that it will come to a close today — one way or the other,” said the Shenandoah Police Chief. “John and I both worked hard being honorable and just working for our causes.”

Monteleone was unable to be reached for further comment after results came in after the election.

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