Preliminary results of the Great Falls municipal election have been released, and they show that incumbent mayor Cory Reeves has earned a second term, defeating challenger Jasmine Taylor.

In the race for two open seats on the City Commission, incumbent Joe McKenney and Casey Schreiner have come out on top.

Voters also decided on the future of fireworks within city limits, with a majority voting to limit certain types of fireworks.

Joe McKenney and Casey Schreiner

The ballot question asked if the city should allow only ground-based or novelty items such as sparklers, fountains, and snap caps, while banning fireworks that leave the ground or explode, including rockets, shells, and Roman candles.

City officials said the ballot language regarding the fireworks issue may seem confusing,

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