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1976: Run-off needed to settle Eldridge council vacancy

Compiled by Erin M. Gentz
Posted 11/3/26

Nov. 4, 1976: There would be a run-off in Eldridge, as none of the three candidates running to fill a vacancy on the city council earned a majority on Election Night. Gary Ewoldt and Frank Pancratz advanced to the run-off, with just nine votes separating them in the official Election Night tally.

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