Wellington school bond election goes down to defeat a second time 920 – 894… 26 votes

The $17.85 million Wellington School Bond issue fell to defeat. It was 920 no to 894 yes. It was a 26-vote difference, with percentages of 50.8 to 49.2. Interestingly, there was a split between the advanced voting and the election-day vote. The yes votes were 712 to 677 no. The election was much closer this time around than the $22.6 million bond in November. That election was No – 1,080 (53.7 percent), Yes – 931 (46.2 percent). The voter turnout was lower the second time around with 1,814 voters cast today compared to 2,021 in November.
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