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Prince takes lead Tekoa Council Position 1

Third count breaks second count tie, Mandi Prince takes lead

TEKOA — During this year’s General Election, the vote counts have fluctuated between Mandi Prince and Todd Jensen running for the City of Tekoa Council Position 1 since Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7 first count.

As of Tuesday, Nov. 14, the Thursday vote count came out to a total of 256 votes, with Prince taking the lead from an earlier tie at 137, 53.1%.

Prince gained 73 votes during the Monday, Nov. 13 vote count. Jensen fell behind at 119 votes, 46.12%.

Jensen jokingly told the Gazette on Tuesday, Nov. 14, “I only bought two votes. I would like to thank all who voted for me, even the two I b...

 

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