Pandemic politics hit elections

CHENEY – Pandemic politics may have cost two incumbent School Board members their seats in the Tuesday, Nov. 2 general election.

As of press time, incumbents Marcie Estrellado and Suzanne G. Dolle were trailing challengers spurred on by the way the School District and board handled coronavirus mandates, including school closures, mask requirements, and vaccination requirements.

As of press time Tuesday night, challenger Mark L. Scott was leading incumbent Estrellado in the race for the District No. 1 seat and challenger Zachary Zorrozua was leading incumbent Dolle in the race for the District...