As outstanding ballots are counted, the race for a seat to represent south-central Kansas City, Kansas, on Wyandotte County’s governing body has narrowed to six votes. Philip Lopez, who owns a tree trimming business, on Thursday remained ahead of Steve Neal, pastor of First Baptist Church of Turner, in the race for District 6 on the Board of Commissioners for the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas. The seat is currently held by Angela Markley, who did not seek reelection, and covers the Turner, Morris and Muncie neighborhoods. After an update of unofficial results Thursday, Lopez totaled 827 votes while Neal had 821. Fourteen voters wrote in other candidates. The update came as more mail-in ballots were counted. The race could swing as the Wyandotte County Election Office goes through 1,200 outstanding mail-in ballots that were postmarked before or on Election Day but not received until later. They will be accepted through Friday.
Source: KC Star Local News
