Special MeetingItem 4.aApproved
Resolution Canvassing Results of City Primary Election for Council Member At Large
The council considered a resolution certifying the results of the August 11, 2026 City Primary Election for the Council Member At Large seat. Out of 7,915 total ballots cast, Emily 'Em' Antin received 2,848 votes, Sharon Christensen received 2,077 votes, and Aaron McKain received 1,340 votes. The top two vote-getters advance to the general election.
per the meeting record — vote tally not extracted
Potential benefit
Certifying election results ensures the two candidates with the most support move forward to the November general election for the At Large council seat, a process required by the City Charter and state law.
Concern to consider
This is a procedural canvassing action with no policy change; residents who wanted a different outcome have no recourse to alter the primary results, only the opportunity to vote in the general election.
What happens next: The certified results move Emily Antin and Sharon Christensen forward to the November 2026 general election for the Council Member At Large seat.