(KLZA)-- Steve Portman has been sworn in as Holt County, Missouri Sheriff. 

Portman won the special election on June 22 to  complete the term of Dave McClain who resigned in March, following being elected in November of last year. McClain moved from the area due to his wifes illness. 

Portman will complete the current term of office which runs until November, 2024.

Portman received 310 votes to outpoll fellow Holt County Deputies Colin Staples and Chase Howell.

Staples received 291 votes and Howell 120 votes.