Murray, Ragan earn victories Nov. 4

Two incumbents scored big victories during last week’s general election in the only contested races on the Franklin County ballot. County Treasurer Chad Murray soared past his challenger for another term, while incumbent Iowa District 27 Sen. Amanda Ragan did the same in her race.

     Murray defeated unaffiliated candidate Cindy Dirksen with 60.7 percent of the vote. The win earned the Republican his third term in the treasurer’s office, which came as a huge relief.

     “I had no idea what to expect, to be honest,” he said. “I’m obviously very happy with the result. I think I’m going to sleep a little better at night now that this is over.”

     Read the full article in the November 12 edition of the Hampton Chronicle.