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Incumbents keep Macon County Board of Education

Incumbents keep Macon County Board of Education

With all precincts reporting, three incumbents have maintained their seats on the Macon County Board of Education. 

 Jim Breedlove, current Chairman of the Board of Education won reelection in the only contested race to represent district four. Breedlove won 5,996 votes, or 43.37%, to Danny Reitmeier's 4,812 (34.81%) and John DeVille's 2,950 (21.34%). 

Both Hilary Wilkes, who represents district one, and Melissa Evans, who represents district three, were running unopposed in their respective races. 

All results are considered unofficial until county boards of elections certify their races on Nov. 15. 

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