Vlach-Ing wins Marion County judge race

Michelle Vlach-Ing, a criminal defense attorney, parenting time coordinator and temporary judge for the city of Salem, has won the race for Marion County Circuit Court judge after a two-week close contest.

Her opponent, Salem attorney David Carlson, conceded the race Wednesday, Vlach-Ing’s campaign announced on Facebook.

The latest ballot counts Friday morning had Vlach-Ing ahead with 55,442 votes, 49.91%, to Carlson’s 54,854. About 308 ballots remain to be counted, Marion County Clerk Bill…