Voters Select Lee After Crowded First Round
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – Brandon Lee, a commercial real estate developer and lifelong resident of Idaho Falls, has won the runoff election for Seat 2 on the Idaho Falls City Council. Lee defeated opponent Teresa Dominick with 59.5% of the vote in Tuesday’s runoff.
The runoff was triggered after none of the seven candidates in the original November race reached the 50% majority threshold required to win outright.
Election Results Breakdown
- Brandon Lee: 6,899 votes (59.50%)
- Teresa Dominick: 4,695 votes (40.50%)
In the general election last month:
- Lee received 3,671 votes (33.08%)
- Dominick received 2,276 votes (20.51%)
Background and Outcome
Lee’s win marks the conclusion of a competitive race for Seat 2, one of several contested city leadership roles in the November municipal elections. No official comment has yet been received from Lee, but local supporters say his background in commercial development and deep roots in the community were deciding factors for many voters.
Lee’s election comes at a time when Idaho Falls is seeing increased public debate around housing, infrastructure, and city growth, issues likely to shape council discussions in the coming term.
Related Coverage
- Idaho News – https://idahonews.co/idaho-news-3/
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