WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The winner of the race for Jefferson County Clerk will be in charge of records, maps, and the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Incumbent Gizelle Meeks is off to an early lead over challenger Sandra Umstead, a woman who works in the same office as Meeks.

Meeks has served as county clerk for 12 years.

Umstead has 15 years of experience as a DMV clerk.

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