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Source: Cuming County News

As of November 4, Cuming County saw 1,198 votes cast for the mayoral candidates in Wisner and West Point. Wisner incumbent Terry L. Soden received 313 total votes with 262 cast on election day and 51 received from early voting. Challenger Jay Meyer received 121 total votes with 111 cast on election day and 10 received from early voting. Soden said he is proud to be part of Wisner and is thankful for the continued support. “I would like to thank the citizens of Wisner for their support for the re-election bid as mayor,” he added. “I think we have one of the best communities for our size anywhere in the state of Nebraska. We have great workers that help to support and maintain our community. We have foundations that are willing to help with grants or achieve our goals for parks and recreation. We have a lot to be thankful for in our community.” In West Point, two write-ins were listed on the ballot. Alexander J.

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