TIM KALICH AND SUSAN MONTGOMERY | The Greenwood Commonwealth

Debra Hibbler, the winner of a special election for Leflore County chancery clerk, is joined by her supporters after results were tallied Tuesday night. She took 54% of the vote to beat incumbent Johnny Gary Jr. From the left are Carrie Sanders, Lisa Cookston, Betty Thomas, Margaret Buchanan, Reginald and Debra Hibbler, Barbara Buchanan and Ashley Farmer. (By Susan Montgomery, Copyright 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)

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Hibbler defeats Gary; Mitchell is likely winner
By TIM KALICH AND SUSAN MONTGOMERY - Staff Writers
Thu,04/18/24-2:00AM , 8282 Reads
Debra Hibbler has defeated Leflore County Chancery Clerk Johnny Gary Jr.
In a special election ordered by a state judge, Hibbler took 54% of the vote Tuesday, denying Gary a full second term in office.
“I feel good!” Hibbler said after the results were announced. “Now the even more challenging work begins.”
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Debra Hibbler received 54% of the vote in Tuesday’s special election for Leflore County chancery clerk, defeating incumbent Johnny Gary Jr. Here, she and her husband, Reginald, celebrate her victory. (By Susan Montgomery. Copyright 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)

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Hibbler wins chancery clerk's race; Mitchell leading in another tight supervisor's contest
By TIM KALICH AND SUSAN MONTGOMERY - Staff Writers
Tue,04/16/24-8:55PM , 8612 Reads
Debra Hibbler has defeated Leflore County Chancery Clerk Johnny Gary Jr. .
In a special election ordered by a state judge, Hibbler took 54% of the vote Tuesday, denying Gary a full second term in office.
“I feel good!” Hibbler said after the results were announced. “Now the even more challenging work begins.”
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