Jason Sides and Dave Mikus were successful in their respective primaries for Warren County coroner and District 2 (southern) commissioner, respectively.
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Jason Sides and Dave Mikus were successful in their respective primaries for Warren County coroner and District 2 (southern) commissioner, respectively.
Both candidates will assume office in January as they will run unopposed in the general election in November.
Sides defeated Jodi Hayeslip in a landslide victory with 3,676 votes to Hayeslip’s 1,760, according to unofficial election results.
“I’m happy, very happy,” said Sides, who was out taking down campaign signs when he heard the news of his victory.
“I couldn’t have done it without my wife, Temme Sides, and Alexis and Dean Jackson,” said Sides.
Sides cited his experience as an EMS for over 25 years as a large part of his qualifications for the role along with his time at the coroner’s office where he has worked since April of last year.
He felt that the work at the coroner’s office was being conducted efficiently and said it was something he hoped to continue if he attained the office following the election.
“I’m looking forward to serving the county. I wanna work hard, and be honest and transparent, and I’m gonna work hard to do it,” Sides said.
Mikus defeated John Miller in the primary for the District 2 seat on the county commission earning 1,788 votes to Miller’s 1,501, according to unofficial election results. Mikus was also quick to extend thanks to others for his victory.
“First and foremost, I want to thank my supporters that got me here,” Mikus said. “And a big thanks to my family.”
Mikus is a fourth-generation farmer in Warren County and owns and operates Pumpkins Galore. He has also served as a member of the Wright City R-II School Board for the past 10 years.
He said that experience on the school board is what motivated him to seek the commissioners’ seat.
Mikus also felt that the relationship between Warren County and the municipalities within it was in a better position than it had been for some time, and said it was a development he hoped to continue once he is sworn in.
He continued saying that he looked forward to joining the others on the commission and he was excited to learn from Presiding Commissioner Joe Gildehaus and District 1 Commissioner Matt Flake.
“I have no preconceived notions, I just wanna go in with an open mind and learn the process,” said Mikus.
All other candidates running for countywide offices ran unopposed in Tuesday’s election.
