Area community members on the Nov. 7 ballot

By Chris Deback
cdeback@thefayettecountyunion.com

Area residents seeking a local elected position had until Thursday, Sept. 21, to submit paperwork to the Fayette County Auditor to get their names on the ballot. 

On Nov. 7, local residents within the 13 incorporated cities in Fayette County will head to the polls to cast a vote in their city council and mayoral races. Of the 13 races, Elgin, Fayette, Hawkeye, Wadena, and Westgate have contested races. West Union is the only town with a public measure on its ballot. 

It should be noted that these are the only candidates whose names will appear on the ballot. That doesn’t mean they are the only people a resident can vote for, as there is always a space to write in someone's name. 

In Clermont, incumbents James Matt (mayor), Sharon Harris (city council), Bruce Lehmann (city council) and William Ashby (city council) all look to be re-elected to their current positions. 

Elgin has three community members seeking two city council seats. Incumbents Jim Knobloch and Sara Strong are being challenged by Aimee Hilgerson. Elgin residents will be charged with voting for two; the two highest vote-getters will be elected. William Pfister Jr. is running unopposed for mayor. 

In Wadena, Brandi Jo Durnan is challenging incumbent city council members Ronald Aylsworth and Loree Moyle for a seat. Residents will be asked to vote for two with the two highest vote-getters being elected. Incumbent Mayor Jared Kent is running unopposed.