Unofficial election night results say the two incumbents seeking reelection to the Orleans City Council didn't garner enough support to maintain their seats. Candidates Dean Madagan and Peggy Rick received 138 votes and 111 votes respectively accounting for about 70 percent of the vote between them. Incumbent council member Terry Wilts received 52 votes, with fellow incumbent Kristine Hoss tallying 51 votes as of Tuesday night.
Compiled by Seth Boyes, News Editor
Residents of Orleans will have four candidates to choose from on the Nov. 7 ballot two incumbents and two challengers, each seeking one of two open seats. Current council members Kristine Hoss and Terry Wilts are both seeking another term. Candidates Dean Madagan and Peggy Rick are also hoping to gain the public's vote and join the council.
Filing deadlines closed Thursday for candidates seeking local city offices and school board seats. Dickinson County voters will cast ballots in nine different contested races this November, and additional ballot measures will be posed to voters in some areas.
School board ballots to be sizeable