Nathan Pastor will continue as the mayor of Pana after securing re-election in Tuesday’s municipal election, defeating challenger Tommy Jeffers.

With all four precincts reporting, Pastor received 513 votes (55.22%), while Jeffers garnered 416 votes (44.78%). A total of 929 votes were counted, with 940 ballots cast out of 3,211 registered voters, resulting in a 29.3% voter turnout.

In Shelby County, Jeffers actually secured more votes than Pastor 12-9. Shelby County saw 21 ballots cast out of 83 registered voters. 

Pastor, who has served as Pana’s mayor, successfully defended his position against Jeffers in a competitive race. This election saw moderate voter participation, with less than a third of registered voters casting their ballots.

Stay tuned for more updates from Regional Radio News on Pastor’s plans for his next term in office.