POCATELLO — Voters have decided who the next mayor of Pocatello will be.

On Tuesday evening, just after 9:45 p.m., the results of the mayoral runoff election were released, showing Mark Dahlquist as the winner by a wide margin. The final vote count showed Dahlquist earning 62% of the vote with 7,238 total votes, compared to his opponent, Greg Cates, who received 38% of the vote, with 4,424 votes.

“It’s a new day, Pocatello. It’s a bright, new day,” Dahlquist said at his election party at Portneuf Valley Brewing immediately following the release of the results.

Dahlquist also garnered the most votes in the Nov. 4 general election, with 40% of the vote, compared to Cates’ 31%. Outgoing Mayor Brian Blad brought in 14% of the vote. Blad has held the office since 2010, making Dahlquist the f

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