Incumbent Miller County Judge Roy John McNatt was straightforward with his comments Tuesday after winning a third term.

“I’m so happy,” he said.

McNatt received 3,609 votes or 56 percent in the two-way race for Miller County judge. He was challenged by Jerry Sewell, who received 2,769 votes or 43 percent.

“It was a hard-fought race. It was my third election and I’ve never had one so hard. I appreciate everyone who supported me,” said McNatt.

Late in the campaign, a memo surfaced that implied McNatt was a racist. An investigation, which involved M...