Two Idaho Falls mayoral candidates want your vote; here is their take on the issues

IDAHO FALLS — With less than a week to go before a runoff election, two candidates are still in the race to become Idaho Falls’ new mayor.

Thousands of votes were cast on Nov. 4, but Jeff Alldridge and Lisa Burtenshaw did not obtain a 50% majority, resulting in a runoff election being declared.

Looking at the numbers, Alldridge secured the most votes with 47.17% or 5,599 votes, with Burtenshaw trailing behind with 46.65% or 5,537 votes. The third candidate, Christian Ashcraft, received 6.18%, or 733 votes, and will not be on the ballot for the runoff.

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Idaho Falls is one of two cities hosting runoff elections in eastern Idaho, with Pocatello holding theirs to elect a new mayor betwee