Sheriff Basnight re-elected to another term in Chowan
Chowan County voters have re-eleccted Sheriff Edward “Scooter” Basnight to another four-year term. The same voters also re-elected Commissioners Larry McLaughlin and Ellis Lawrence, as well as Lisa Perry to a term on the county commission. Basnight, a Republican, won 3,743 votes, or 63%, of the total votes and won five of the county’s six precincts. On social media, Basnight thanked his supporters and God. “To say thank you just seems so inadequate for the way I feel right now,” Basnight commented. “The emotions were very high last night, as I feel a 1,000-pound gorilla has been removed off my back. “My community showed up and thanks to you, your trust and belief in me and my staff, I get the honor and privilege to continue serving as your elected sheriff.” Basnight defeated Democrat challenger Kristy L. LaLonde, who garnered 2,141 votes. LaLonde also issued a social media statement which concluded, “My heart is full. My gratitude is endless. And my commitment to this community does not end here.” McLaughlin, the Republican candidate, received 1,512 votes to win another term to District 2, Seat 2. His opponent, Democrat Kathleen Miglorie, garnered 826 voters. Lawrence, a Democrat, was unopposed in his
