All Republican incumbents on the Warsaw City Council were re-elected during Tuesday's general election.
Incumbent Republican Ernie Wiggins was elected to a third term as mayor of Warsaw, garnering 64.48 percent of the votes over independent candidate Jerry Opperud's 35.52 percent of the votes. Wiggins received 768 votes and Opperud, 423.
About 15.85 percent, or 1,440 of the 9,087 registered voters in Warsaw, turned out for the election.
Wiggins said he is honored to serve as Warsaw's mayor for another four years.
"I appreciate voters' confidence and trust in electing me for another four years and look forward to continuing to move the council and city forward," Wiggins said in a statement made prior to the election.
Wiggins, Police Chief Steve Foster and city councilmen George Clemens and William Rhoades currently are on a Hawaiian Island cruise.
Wiggins said his goals include continued efforts for downtown beautification and working to address the city's sewer charges.
He said another goal is to continue to work with existing businesses and industries to support economic development.
Incumbent Joe Thallemer was re-elected for the at-large seat for a third term. He received 879 votes, and said he is privileged to serve the city for another four years.
Kyle Babcock will take the other at-large seat in January.
Babcock, who will serve on the city council for the first time, will replace councilman Bob Morrison, who did not seek another term on the city council.
"I am looking forward to working with the clerk-treasurer, council and mayor," Babcock said.
Both at-large candidates were unopposed.
In the District 3 race, incumbent George Clemens received 53.89 percent of the vote (173 votes) for a third term. Independent candidate James Breading received 46.11 percent of the vote (148 votes).
"I am very pleased to be re-elected and having won against a well-known and well-liked opponent like James Breading. I know he campaigned hard and cares very much about this city," Clemens said.
In the District 4 race, incumbent Jerry Patterson, who will serve a fifth term on the council, received 56.74 percent of the vote (101 votes). Independent candidate Cindy Dobbins received 43.26 percent of the votes (77 votes).
Patterson said he feels fortunate to have won and looks forward to continuing to serve the city.
"I'd like to thank voters who voted for me and allowed me to put campaign signs in their yard, and I look forward to serving on the council for another four years," Patterson said.
Other elected officials, all Republicans, received 100 percent of the votes: for clerk, Madeline "Elaine" Call, 1,053 votes; District 1's Jeff Grose, 244 votes; District 2's Charlie Smith, 118 votes; and District 5's Bill Rhoades, 228 votes.
