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Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Three Votes Cast in School Board Primary
Only 3 votes were cast in today's primary election for Madison Metropolitan School District Board. Arlene Silveira was the winner with 2 votes, followed by Maya Cole who received one vote. According to Madison's Deputy City Clerk, Sharon Christensen, this is the lowest turnout ever for a school board primary.
Apparently, all 3 votes in this race were cast by the candidates themselves, as one vote was registered in each of the candidate's districts. Michael Kelly, who entered the race late and subsequently disappeared, said that he decided to vote for Silveira. Kelly explains, "It was a tough decision. I mean, I wanted to vote for myself but I just wasn't the best candidate. Arlene is way more qualified for the job."
Silveira was disappointed by the turnout but happy with the results. "The voters have spoken, and I won decisively. I expect similar results in April." Cole could not be reached for comment, but witnesses claim to have seen her outside of her election night party screaming at her husband, calling him a whiner, and telling him that his vote would have counted.
Apparently, all 3 votes in this race were cast by the candidates themselves, as one vote was registered in each of the candidate's districts. Michael Kelly, who entered the race late and subsequently disappeared, said that he decided to vote for Silveira. Kelly explains, "It was a tough decision. I mean, I wanted to vote for myself but I just wasn't the best candidate. Arlene is way more qualified for the job."
Silveira was disappointed by the turnout but happy with the results. "The voters have spoken, and I won decisively. I expect similar results in April." Cole could not be reached for comment, but witnesses claim to have seen her outside of her election night party screaming at her husband, calling him a whiner, and telling him that his vote would have counted.
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