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Neal Herbert wins Grand County Commission at-large seat

By Times-Independent · November 4, 2026 · 1 min read
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Herbert defeated former county councilmember Rory Paxman with nearly 60% of the vote and will succeed Bill Winfield. Neal Herbert speaks during the Moab Chamber of Commerce candidate debate Oct. 15 at Star Hall. Herbert won an at-large seat on the Grand County Commission in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial results.

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