By Zach Hester • zach@southerntorch.com

DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — In the Republican Executive Committee races, Jack Stiefel fought off Royce Lader, 6229 votes to 3004 votes to maintain his position on the State Republican Executive Committee for DeKalb County, Place 3.

In the race for DeKalb County Republican Executive Committee at-Large Place 2, Nick Jones defeated Jo Wilson Stiefel, 6515 votes to 3554 votes.

"I'm thankful and humbled by the people choosing me to represent them on our county party executive committee," said Jones. "I look forward to going to work on behalf of the people."