Barnum leads in Sprague race

SPRAGUE — As of Tuesday, Nov. 4, early General Election results show Krystal Barnum leading in the race for Sprague City Council Position No. 3, while two other council candidates appear headed for decisive wins.

Barnum received 65 votes (54.17%), ahead of Ashley Melanson with 48 votes (40%), and seven write-ins (5.83%). Barnum could not be reached for comment.

Melanson said she was not surprised by the early results.

“I kind of figured that was the direction it was going to go,” she said. “There are still 500 more votes to go. Good for her. I am not hurt by any means. I am not surprised and w...