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UPDATED TWENTYNINE PALMS WATER DISTRICT ELECTION RESULTS
The results of the Twentynine Palms Water District board elections haven’t changed much since the initial results came in Tuesday night. Newcomer Michael Arthur slightly expanded his lead over second-place winner Carol Giannini. On Tuesday, Arthur was ahead by 227 votes; Thursday, his lead increased to 243 votes. Neal Stephenson was behind by 438 votes. The Registrar of Voters estimates there are 24 mail ballots with signatures that still need to be reviewed.
Twentynine Palms Water District
| Member, Board of Directors | Vote Count | Percentage | |
| Carol Ruth Giannini | 580 | 33.03% | |
| Michael Arthur | 807 | 45.96% | |
| Neal Duane Stephenson | 369 | 21.01% |
| Twentynine Palms Water District | ||
| Member, Board of Directors | Vote Count | Percentage |
| Carol Ruth Giannini | 644 | 33.31% |
| Michael Arthur | 887 | 45.89% |
| Neal Duane Stephenson | 402 | 20.80% |
| Total | 100.00% |
| Vote by Mail Turnout | 1,129 | 16.54% |