(KLZA)-- An effort to recall Humboldt Mayor Bob Mendenhall failed during the Tuesday election.

Humboldt voters cast 219 votes against the recall and 161  in favor of the recall effort.

Mary White filed the recall petition alleging abuse of authority,  conflict of interest due to his working for a city owned nursing home,  behavior unbecoming an elected official and refusal to work with Council members. 

The Third District County Commissioner election,  Republican Rick Karas defeated Democrat Phil Hitchcock 981 votes to 374.  

Karas will replace Terry Frank who he defeatd in the May Primary Election. 

73.1 percent of the registered voters in Richardson County cast ballots in the election.