MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — There was no shortage of drama in Tuesday’s primary election, both at the local and state levels.

The most glaring changes are at the city level. Voters overwhelmingly backed term limits for councilors. Susan Tjarks is retiring at the end of the session and John Doescher, incumbent in Ward 2, has lost. That guarantees a turnover of 25% with the winners securing at least one term lasting three years.

In the hotly contested governor’s race, no candidate looks likely to secure the 35% necessary to avoid a runoff. If that holds, the top two vote getters on the Republican side advance to a July 28th election.

Full results are below.

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STATEWIDE

 

DAVISON COUNTY (100% of precincts reporting)

Races for sheriff, treasurer, auditor, register of deeds, and three county commissioner races featured only one candidate.

SCHOOL BOARD

Mitchell School District

  • Debra Everson                 2,048   (55%)
  • Vanessa Klock                  1,706    (45%)

Ethan School District

  • Bo Burkel                           67         (41%)
  • Amy Storm                        96         (59%)

MITCHELL CITY COUNCIL

Ward 1

  • Sarah Deakins                   339      (43%)
  • Tim Goldammer               458      (57%)

Ward 2

  • John Doescher                  219       (34%)
  • Shaun Davis                       248      (38%)
  • Jay Schreurs                      180       (28%)

Ward 3

  • Ken Schlimgen                   469      (64%)
  • Mike Bathke                        262      (36%)

Ward 4

  • Jason Greenway                 829      (81%)
  • Patrick McGeough             198       (19%)

MITCHELL BALLOT INITIATIVE

To establish term limits for mayor and city council

  • Yes                                         2,427   (72%)
  • No                                          950      (28%)