IDAHO FALLS — A runoff race for the next Idaho Falls mayor ended Tuesday night, electing a lifelong Idaho Falls resident and former city council member to the city’s top spot.

Burtenshaw was elected as the new mayor of Idaho Falls, winning the race with 6,435 votes (53.19%). Alldridge, the runner-up, earned 5,663 votes (46.81%).

Burtenshaw tells EastIdahoNews.com she is grateful for the opportunity to live in the community and thankful to those who supported her, as well as to those who didn’t.

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“Tonight, my heart is full, and I am deeply appreciative of the extraordinary support I have received over the last few months. My family has been absolutely incredible, and I couldn’t have navigated this process w

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