From left, Gaster, Rummel and Davidson. They will face Democrats Walter Ferguson, Christine Hilliard and Pat McCracken in November, with the top three candidates winning seats.

 

Republicans Chris Gaster, Alan Rummel and Eric Davidson emerged Tuesday as the top choices of Lee County Republicans for three spots on the November ballot for the Lee County Board of Education, with Kenna Wilson trailing by several hundred votes.

With all precincts reporting unofficial vote totals, Gaster led the field with 2,486 votes, followed by Rummel with 2,312 and Davidson with 2,205. Wilson had 1,558.

The three will face Democrats Walter Ferguson, Christine Hilliard, and Pat McCracken in November, with the top three vote getters taking office.