Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Challengers upset incumbents to take the three seats on the Mount Vernon City Council election. Incumbent Tim Philhower maintained his Pct. 4 seat on the Franklin County Water District’s Board of Directors. Early voting played a large role for winning candidates in both elections. Winners had nearly double or triple the number of early votes compared to those cast on election day. See the May 19 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald for the rest of the election results.