The Bennett County School Board election was held on Tuesday, April 9, with Gabe Gropper and Ryan Pettit unofficially coming out on top.
Candidates were vying for two spots held by incumbent Scott Huber and Josh Fanning who did not run for reelection.
Despite the beautiful weather and hyped up election, Bennett County only had 404 voters turnout which is 20.05% of those registered.
Vote totals for each candidate are as follows:
Ralph Ryan Pettit: 234
Gabe Gropper: 217
Scott Huber: 163
Judd Schomp: 131
By precinct votes counted were:
Martin City and Martin 26/27: 544
Gabe Gropper: 161
Judd Schomp: 89
Scott Huber: 115
Ralph Ryan Pettit: 179
Tuthill/Vetal: 138
Gabe Gropper: 41
Judd Schomp: 21
Scott Huber: 37
Ralph Ryan Pettit: 39
Allen: 63
Gabe Gropper: 15
Judd Schomp: 21
Scott Huber: 11
Ralph Ryan Pettit: 16
A reminder that these vote tallies are all unofficial until after the school board canvases the votes at the regular meeting on Monday, April 15.