Thomas County District 6 commission race heads to runoff

The Thomas County District 6 Commission race is headed to a runoff, keeping the contest for the seat undecided after the first round.

What happened

The race will continue to another vote rather than ending with the initial contest. A runoff is used to settle a race that has not produced a final winner in the first round.

What remains ahead

The runoff will determine who wins the District 6 Commission seat. The announcement does not identify the candidates or state when the runoff will take place.

Why the race matters

The contest is for a seat on the Thomas County Commission. The commission is the local governing body tied to the District 6 race.

Next steps

Voters will need to follow official election information for the runoff date, candidate details and voting instructions. Those details will establish when and how the next vote will occur.