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Pocatello council removes mayoral runoff requirement in ordinance change
Pocatello City Council · December 19, 2025
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Summary
Council adopted Ordinance 26b to eliminate the majority-runoff requirement for mayoral elections, citing cost and limited instances where the second-place candidate later wins runoffs. Council members discussed state comparisons and cost of runoffs before passing the measure.
The Pocatello City Council voted on Ordinance 26b to amend the municipal code and eliminate the majority requirement and a December runoff for mayoral contests.
Council member Cheatham introduced the ordinance and said discussions with the secretary of…
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