Augusta County Republicans ... how did they do?

An after-election-day wrap-up and thoughts about yesterday's results in Augusta County:

Senate, 24th District: Emmett Hanger easily won reelection over dem David Cox and libertarian Arin Sime.

House of Representatives:
-- Delegate, 25th House: Republican Steve Landes was unopposed in his bid for reelection.
-- Delegate, 20th House: Republican Chris Saxman was unopposed in his bid for reelection.
-- Delegate, 24th House: Republican Ben Cline was unopposed in his bid for reelection.

Commonwealth's Attorney: Lee Erwin, long-time democrat, was unopposed.

Constitutionals:
-- Clerk of Court: Republican John B. Davis was unopposed in his reelection bid.
-- Sheriff: Republican Randy Fisher was unopposed in his reelection bid.
-- Commissioner of Revenue: Republican Jean Shrewsbury was unopposd in her reelection bid.
-- Treasurer: Republican Richard Homes was unopposed in his reelection bid.

Board of Supervisors:
-- North River: Republican Larry Howdyshell squeaked out his reelection bid against independent (former Republican) Charles Curry. Mr. Howdyshell is a driving conservative force on the Board so it is good to see him returning for another four years. It was surprising to see him challenged by Dr. Curry who had recruited Mr. Howdyshell to run eight years ago. What was behind that?
-- Pastures: Democrat Tracy Pyles won reelection for his fourth term on the Board against Republican Travis Smithdeal. Mr. Smithdeal, a local small business owner, is a newcomer to politics and will be around. Mr. Pyles, who has battled cancer the past year, had many turn out for him in a 70%-30% final.
-- Riverheads: Independent (democrat-leaning) Nancy Sorrells won her reelection bid against political newcomer Republican Michael Shull in an area that seems to be clashing between the farmers and land preservers. While Ms. Sorrells is knowledgeable about her supervisor job, she sometimes seems to overwhelm with long-winded explanations while Mr. Shull would have brought everyday common sense to the Board.
-- Beverley Manor: Republican Jeremy Shifflett, 23, eeked out a win over MoveOn.org democrat Lee Godfrey, winning by 15 votes. That is scary. Mr. Shifflett's age may have been a factor to some voters who did not realize Ms. Godfrey was the anti-war protester who held up signs with the number of American military killed in Iraq. However, the hometown candidate prevailed and will bring a breath of fresh air and youthful leadership on a Board that is dominated by those in their 50s and older.
-- Middle River: Republican Gerald Garber, a former supervisor, was unopposed in his bid to regain a seat on the Board.
-- South River: Republican David Beyeler was unopposed in his reelection bid to return to the Board.
-- Wayne: Independent Wendell Coleman was unopposed in his reelection bid to return to the Board.