Small town politics. There’s not a lot of issues. I really didn’t do any campaigning.
Platte, S.D., Mayor Rick Gustad, on his recent electoral defeat. He and his opponent, Steve Christensen, both got 171 votes, and South Dakota law requires a tie to be broken by “drawing of lots.” The opponents rolled dice. Gustad rolled a four. Christensen rolled a lucky seven and will take office next Monday.
Platte, S.D., Mayor Rick Gustad, on his recent electoral defeat. He and his opponent, Steve Christensen, both got 171 votes, and South Dakota law requires a tie to be broken by “drawing of lots.” The opponents rolled dice. Gustad rolled a four. Christensen rolled a lucky seven and will take office next Monday.
