The good news is that Don Gurney stopped John Sweet from taking an easy primary win. As of 9:30PM Sweet received only 3,994 votes or 41.66% of the vote but needed 51% to win reelection. Gurney, who ran a last minute campaign in opposition to the privatization of public money has 4,004 vote or 41.76%. Dale Pennie acted as the spoiler with almost 11.63% of the vote.
Melissa Cribbins survived her challengers to win reelection with 53% of the votes cast. Challenger Matt Rowe received 38%.
So the Yahoos didn’t do too badly tonight but we have our work cut out for us if we want a change in November.
Thank the ladies who voted female, not issues, Melissa. Now we can see if the Bandon people who threatened recall are serious.