Here’s the matchup for the Gig Harbor City Council general election

Incumbent Gig Harbor Council Member Jeni Woock was strongly leading two challengers in primary election results, and newcomer Roger Henderson was emerging as the leader in the second council race.

In results released Friday, Aug. 6, Woock had 2,420 votes, or 71 percent for Council Position 1,; Robert Wiles had 570 votes and Scott McCarley 388.

In an emailed statement, Woock celebrated the wide margin of votes she had over her opponents.

“Thanks to everyone in Gig Harbor who turned out to vote in the Primary election. Because of your vote my campaign is moving forward to the November General Election. These last four years I’ve worked hard to keep my campaign promises to you. Since you elected me in 2018, it has always been about listening to your voice and then casting my council vote,” Woock said.

“It is going to be a busy couple of campaigning months heading into the General Election. Now more than ever I need your support and vote on Tuesday Nov 2. Let’s do this together Gig Harbor! Thank you neighbors!”

When reached by The Gateway, Wiles declined to comment.

In the race for Council Position 2, it appears Roger Henderson will face John Skansi in the general election. Henderson had 1,838 votes, or nearly 54 percent, and Skansi had 1,067 votes. David Ozier, the third candidate, had 493 votes.

Attempts to reach Henderson and Skansi went unanswered. Henderson is a retired civil engineer, whose campaign statements stressed sustainable growth, access to public transportation and green spaces. He also pledged to respect the city’s employees.

Skansi is a former commercial fisherman from a well-known Gig Harbor family who said he would make a good leader. But he faced criticism during the campaign for his presence at an armed counterprotest where he stood opposite young Black Lives Matter protesters. It also developed that he had banned from substitute teaching in several Seattle schools over his treatment of students.

Voter turnout was low, about 22 percent, according to the Pierce County Elections Bureau. The election is to be certified Aug. 17.

This story was originally published August 3, 2021 at 9:53 PM.