Leon Morgan retains seat

Newcomer Lynn Cass was the top vote getter in Saluda winning with 158 votes, according to unofficial votes from the Polk County Board of Elections Office.

“I’m thrilled,” Cass said. “I worked hard and I will do a good job. I promised I would do that and will continue to work hard for the City of Saluda. I had no idea I would come out on top being the newcomer. I’m just glad it turned out that I could be one of the people to work for Saluda.”

Incumbent Leon Morgan retained his commissioner seat with 147 votes.

Leon Morgan said he appreciates all the people who voted for him and appreciates the support he’s seen in Saluda.

“I’ll just do the same as I’ve been doing,” Leon Morgan said. “Trying to do my best to watch people’s money.”

Incumbent John Morgan lost to Leon Morgan by 41 votes with a total of 106 votes.

Saluda saw the heaviest turnout in Polk County on Election Day, held Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Cass was also the top vote getter in one-stop voting with 37 votes, compared to Leon Morgan with 27 votes and John Morgan with 25 votes. On Election Day Cass had 121 votes to Leon Morgan’s 120 votes. John Morgan had 81 votes cast on Election Day.