Pocatello-Chubbuck School Board Candidates

Pictured from left are Pocatello-Chubbuck school board candidates Cami Ellis, Megan Furniss, Heather Clarke and Deanna Judy.

POCATELLO — Three School District 25 trustees retained their seats in Tuesday's election with one winning by only three votes.

Zone 1 Trustee Megan Furniss, who was appointed to the school board earlier this year, received 1,072 votes or 50.07 percent to narrowly defeat challenger Cami Ellis, who received 1,069 votes or 49.93 percent.

Incumbent Zone 2 Trustee Heather Clarke was victorious in defending her seat with a final count of 2,218 votes or 63.61 percent against challenger Douglas Johnson, who had 1,269 votes or 36.39 percent.

Incumbent Zone 5 Trustee Deanna Judy also won her race by a significant margin, securing 2,354 votes or 58.82 percent, against challenger David Mattson, who received 1,648 votes or 41.18 percent.

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