Republican takes seat on fourth try.(News)

0 Comments | Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), November, 2002 | by O'Konowitz, Tom

Byline: Tom O'Konowitz Daily Herald Staff Writer The fourth time's a charm for Republican Margaret Scalfaro of Carpentersville, who was elected by a slim margin of 27 votes to the Kane County Board Tuesday - ending a losing streak of three failed bids for the same seat. Scalfaro defeated Carpentersville's Harold "Red" Floyd for the Kane County Board seat for District 24, which represents northwest Dundee Township and has been long held by the Democratic Party.

With 100 percent of precincts reporting, unofficial results showed Scalfaro leading Floyd with 954 votes to 927. "Oh my goodness that was a squeaker," Scalfaro said. "I've been so interested for so long that I think I'm going to step right in stride with the board." Floyd, a 79-year-old retiree,...

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