Bluffton council will need to fill Richard Johnson's "vacated" council seat; election results listed
Here is an overview of local races in the Nov. 3 general election. Winners indicated by *.
Concerning Bluffton village races. David Steiner, who lost the mayor’s race, will retain his council seat.
Richard Johnson and Joseph Sehlhorts are winners of council seats.
Johnson registered to run for council prior to his appointment to council this year. His “appointed” seat will now be vacant. It will be council’s assignment to appoint someone to fill his vacated seat.
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Bluffton Mayor
* Judy Augsburger 523
David Steiner 415
Jerry Cupples 302
Bluffton School Board
* Jeremy Scoles 1,504
* Renee Smith 1,417
Bluffton council
* Richard Johnson 764
* Joseph Sehlhorst 570
Sean Burrell 560
Beaverdam Mayor
* Robert Beemer 79
Greg Smith 54
Beaverdam Council
* Teresa Cameron 75
* Franklin Gillette 61
Barbara Gossard 56
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