Springfield Voters Cast Ballots, Republicans Vie for 6th Ward Seat

Today, May 17, residents vote for commissioners in Wards 1, 3, 5, 6, and 7.

Ward 6 voters choose in the primary between former Ward 6 Commissioner James Devenney (R), who hopes to win the seat from which he resigned, and incumbent Commissioner Robert Layden (R), who was appointed to the Ward 6 seat following Devenney's resignation.

Michael Keller is running uncontested in the primary on the democratic side. 

Each hope to win a two-year term in the November election, to fulfill the remaining years of Devenney’s term.

Wards 1, 3, 5, and 7 candidates will contend for four-year terms in the November election.

Check back shortly after 8 p.m., when polls close, for unofficial municipal primary election results.