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Fort Dodge City Council at-large candidate Steve Gibson stands on a chair to speak at the Best Western Starlite Village Inn & Suites after the results of the voting were announced. From left, Ward 2 Candidate Jeff Halter, Ward 1 Council Member Curt Olson, and Ward 4 Council Member Kelly Hindman wait their turn. All four lost their races — Hindman by only one vote.