Election 2026 3 on the ballot for Mitchell mayoral seat MAUNETTE LOEKS Star-Herald May 4, 2026 May 4, 2026 Updated May 14, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Three candidates are seeking to replace Mitchell's outgoing mayor Paul Murrell.kAmrFCC6?E 4@F?4:=>2? $62? |] w@A<:?D :D ;@:?65 3J $E6A96? {24J 2?5 zJ=6 z2<F52 :? AFCDF:?8 E96 D62E] p== 42?5:52E6D H6C6 2D<65 E@ A2CE:4:A2E6 :? 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