A Closer Look at the Local Race Decided by One Vote

“Every vote matters, there’s no question,” said Flatonia’s Mark Eversole. The 75-year-old from Flatonia is a living example of the power of even a single vote. Earlier this month, Eversole won re-election to the Flatonia city council by just one vote over Donna Cockrell. Eversole got 202 votes. Cockrell got 201. The vote was so close, Eversole didn’t even get to celebrate until more than a…