IDAHO FALLS — As early voting starts Thursday, Nov. 13, the race for Idaho Falls mayor has officially begun, along with an endorsement for one candidate from a U.S. congressman from Idaho.

Neither mayoral candidate, Lisa Burtenshaw and Jeff Alldridge, reached the required majority vote — more than 50% — to secure a win.

Alldridge managed a slight lead with 47.17% or 5,599 votes, over Burtenshaw, who secured 46.65%, 5,537 votes. The difference between the two was 62 votes.

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Due to neither candidate receiving a majority, a run-off election has been called, and residents will have another chance to cast their votes on which candidate should be Idaho Falls’ new mayor on Dec. 2.

In a news release, U.S. Rep. Mi

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