Two challengers in the races to represent Springfield and East Lane County on the Board of Commissioners remained ahead in the latest set of results released Thursday. But with the leading candidates hovering just above or below the 50% threshold, the possibility of a November runoff remains in play in both races.
Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon leads with about 52% of the votes. Incumbent David Loveall had about 40%. A third candidate,Willam Thomas Monsoor, had just over 7%.
VanGordon told KLCC he was cautiously optimistic about the results. He said he was thankful for voters placing their trust in him, and the campaign staff, family and volunteers who helped on the campaign trail…