Sterling Elects Mark Fuller, County Measures Yield Mixed Results
Unofficial results posted by the Colorado Secretary of State on November 5 showed Sterling voters chose Mark Fuller as mayor, while Logan County residents approved two local measures and rejected another. The outcomes will shape city and county leadership and budget decisions, and they reflect broader voting trends across northeast Colorado.
Voters across Logan County and neighboring communities cast ballots on November 4, producing a mix of incumbents and challengers victorious and a split verdict on local ballot issues. Unofficial totals posted on the Colorado Secretary of State website at 6 a.m. on November 5 provided the initial picture of winners and measure outcomes in Sterling and other northeast Colorado jurisdictions.
In Sterling, the mayoral contest concluded with Mark Fuller receiving 53.08 percent of the vote, compared with Matthew Foos at 46.92 percent. Sterling Ward contests delivered a split council result. Kristi Knowles carried Ward 1 with 57.49 percent to Stephen G. Piel at 42.51 percent. In Ward 3, Steve Lively led with 53.46 percent while Jason C. Higgins finished with 46.36 percent. These results set the composition of Sterling city leadership for the coming term and will inform priorities on issues from municipal services to local planning.
At the county level, Logan County voters approved Issue 1F by a wide margin, with 3,973 votes in favor and 1,976 against. Voters rejected Issue 2Y, which garnered 1,257 yes votes and 1,431 no votes. Voters approved Issue 2Z with 1,738 yes votes and 842 no votes. Together these outcomes will influence county budgeting and program delivery, and elected officials will need to interpret voter intent when implementing new or revised policies.
Results across nearby Morgan County and adjacent districts provide additional regional context. In Brush, Dana Sherman led the mayoral contest with 61.42 percent to Scott Klinkhammer at 38.58 percent. Fort Morgan voters chose Doug Schossow for mayor with 56.85 percent over Kevin "Doc" Lindell at 43.15 percent. Fort Morgan Council Ward 1 saw Brian Urdiales receive 55.17 percent and Rena Frasco 44.83 percent. Voters in Fort Morgan approved Ballot 2A by a 1,194 to 1,018 margin.
School board races in the area likewise reflected competitive local engagement. In Wiggins School District RE 50J, Derek Pope led the field with 34.20 percent, followed by Jessica Musgrave at 31.72 percent, Natalie Schroeder at 17.10 percent and Craig Lippett at 16.98 percent. These contests will shape local education governance and board priorities as districts respond to enrollment, staffing and curriculum questions.
Statewide ballot questions also passed by comfortable margins in the unofficial totals. Proposition LL received 64.66 percent yes and 35.34 percent no. Proposition MM drew 58.07 percent yes and 41.93 percent no. Those statewide outcomes may affect state policy and funding streams that touch local governments.
These vote totals were compiled in a regional post by Media Logic that cites the Colorado Secretary of State as the source. As unofficial results posted on November 5, they provided an early snapshot of voter preferences. Local officials and residents will watch for final certification and next steps as new and returning leaders prepare to take office and implement the measures the electorate approved.
