WRITE-IN COUNT CONTINUES IN SOME CAPE COUNTY RACES

There were so many write-in races in Cape Girardeau County that the ballots were still being counted Wednesday afternoon.

Cape County election officials said they expected results to be available Thursday morning.

No candidates appeared on the ballot for Tuesday's election in several communities.

Write-in results are being tallied for these posts: Oak Ridge, one seat on the Board of Trustees; Delta, mayor and Ward 2 alderman; Pocahontas, five seats on the Board of Trustees; Gordonville, two seats on the Board of Trustees; Old Appleton, five seats on the Board of Trustees; Whitewater Area Fire Protection District, two seats on the Board of Directors; and Fruitland Area Fire Protection District, one seat on the Board of Directors.