The Gilbert School Board race that ended in a tie on election night has an official winner. Jerud Thompson garnered 465 votes, one more than Dakota Hoben’s 464, to win a seat on the board. Current director Josh Bennett also won election to the board. Hoben received the most votes in Story County — 450 to 442 — but Thompson received more in Boone County — 23 to 14. With 2,157 total votes for four candidates and write-ins, the single vote margin represents 0.05%.
