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Controversy Spells Success In Local Primary Precincts
In Ottawa, incumbent Fred Heathman and challenger Dan Fogle led the city commission primary from the start, with Heathman collecting 1,190 votes and Fogle 1,019. Richard Jackson, Marvin Calliham, W D Bemmels, and Tony Keim trailed for the general election on April 7. Voter turnout reached 45 percent locally and 37 percent countywide, with turnout figures and precinct results detailed. Heathman credited his DPS stance for his lead, and both leading candidates drew strong support from northside voters in precincts one, two, seven, and eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissa Bauman
Ottawa City Commission
Fred Heathman
Dan Fogle
Richard Jackson
Heathman
Fogle
Jackson
Marvin Calliham
W.D. Bemmels
Tony Keim
William Egidy
Mary Denniston
John Mark Lambertson
Charlene Lister
Franklin County Clerk’s
Department of Public Safety
Northside
Marais Des Cygnes
South Main
Fifth
10Th Streets
10Th Street