COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho – In the race for mayor in Coeur d'Alene, Dan Gookin is leading with 34% of the vote. Current Mayor Woody McEvers trails by 8%. While results are still unofficial, Gookin is preparing for his new role.

A current city council member, author and activist, Gookin is ready to take on this new chapter.

"It's kind of like a hangover, but it's good, and it's starting to sink in," said Gookin.

Gookin shared that the past 24 hours have been filled with anxiety and excitement.

"I forgot to mute my phone last night. So all night it was like...ding ding ding. And then this morning, there were lots of text messages and emails. And I appreciate those. Those are really good. Everything's really positive...we'll just have to see what happens moving forward," said Gookin.

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