Registration Ends Oct. 10 for Mayor, Ward Seat Election
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Nancy Marks
Nancy Marks: MT43 News Secretary and News Editor |
Registration Ends Oct. 10 for Mayor, Ward Seat Election
MT 43 News Staff
Townsend residents have until Tuesday, Oct. 10 to register to vote in the Municipal general election, according to Broadwater Clerk and Recorder Angie Paulsen.
Paulsen pointed out the vote will be by all-mail ballot only. A ballot will be sent to all active voters. Inactive voters who do not receive a ballot, or are unsure of their registration status, should contact the Clerk and Recorder’s office.
Any registered Townsend resident can vote in the election on November 7 at the Elections office in the Court House. Any unregistered voter who wishes to vote may come to the Clerk and Recorder’s office to be registered and vote before noon on Nov. 6 and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 7.
Townsend businessman JB Howick and Council President Vickie Rauser are vying for the City Mayor position. Current Major Mike Evans will retire from the position on January 1st, 2024.
Valerie Baraza was appointed to fill Christina Hartmann’s seat in Ward I. Since Baraza was appointed, and no one filed against her, she won the position by acclimation, according to Paulsen. Her name will not be on the ballot.
Vivian Boaz and Nate Brown oppose each other for Ward III. Brown is the incumbent in that race. Ward II will be an open seat since current member Ken Urich resigned and no one filed to run for the seat.
