By Loyal Baker

DAYTON–Columbia County had the highest voter turnout in the state in the 2021 General Election at 60.62%, and results from a few of the contested public offices show close margins.

The closest race was decided by just 18 votes, results indicate. There were just 18 votes separating candidates in the race for Council Member No. 3 between Teeny McMunn and Cindi John, with McMunn...