Winkel elected mayor of Sergeant Bluff by write-in vote

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SERGEANT BLUFF, Iowa (KTIV) -

There were no candidates on the ballot in the race for mayor of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa. But residents did elect someone to the post by write-in vote.

Dirk Jon Winkel received 254 write-in votes for mayor. According to Woodbury County Auditor Pat Gill a scattering of others received a few write-in votes.

Gill said Dave Woodford received 55 for the position to fill a vacant council position.

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