Steve Korsmeyer won the three-way Republican race for Cole County clerk in Tuesday's primary election.
The unofficial results show Korsmeyer received 5,826 votes, or 51.5 percent, with Patty Bates getting 3,980 votes and Rik Combs receiving 1,495 votes.
"I want to thank everybody who helped me in this campaign, and I appreciate their trust in me," Korsmeyer said. "It's all a bit overwhelming right now."
Incumbent Republican Clerk Marvin Register did not run for re-election.
Korsmeyer now goes on to run in the November general election where he will face Democrat Susan Cook.
"Now we just have to keep working hard," Korsmeyer said. "We got a lot of positive feedback when we were out during this campaign and look to keep that going."
Other results from Aug. 5, 2014 voting:
State and area primary election vote totals for Aug. 5, 2014
Transportation sales tax defeated
Constitutional amendments bring voters to polls
Voters reject Cole County zoning
Area roundup: Russellville, Ashland voters approve sewer bond issues
Luetkemeyer wins renomination, will face Denton in November
Other Congressional incumbents prevail