Republican Will Cagle and Democrat Charles Ravenscraft will face each other in a September 23 runoff to decide who fills the Cherokee County Commission District 1 seat.

Unofficial results from Tuesday’s special election show Cagle in the lead, but short of the majority needed to win outright. Ravenscraft secured second place in the four-way contest, setting the stage for next month’s head-to-head vote.

The District 1 seat came open earlier this year when Commissioner Steve West stepped down. West’s resignation prompted the county to call a special election to fill the remainder of his term.

Cagle is making his first run for public office. A Marine Corps veteran and local businessman. On the campaign trail he has pledged to support public safety and education, reduce the tax burden on ho

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