Benyak, Cook leading in 49th race
As results continue to come in, Alan Benyak is leading the Democratic ticket and Donald “Bud” Cook is ahead on the Republican ballot in the 49th legislative district.
With 60 of 80 precincts counted in Fayette County and 97 of 176 precincts reporting in Washington County, Benyak has 1,477 votes, followed by Donn Henerson with 959 and Mark Alterici with 536 votes. There are six candidates seeking the Democratic nomination.
In the Republican race, Cook has 1,276 votes to Melanie Patterson’s 898 votes at this point.