ROCK ISLAND, Illinois – East Moline Mayor John Thodos has lost his bid for a fourth term in office.
Former East Moline Police Chief Reggie Freeman easily defeated Thodos and alderman Gary Westbrook in the Tuesday, February 28 Democratic Primary for Mayor.
With 100% of the vote counted:
- Reggie Freeman 60% 1064 votes
- John Thodos (i) 23% 417 votes
- Gary Westbrook 16% 295 votes
In Silvis, two aldermen battled for the Democratic nomination to replace retiring Mayor Tom Conrad.
Matthew Carter received two thirds of the vote, defeating Robert Cervantes.
With 100% of the vote counted:
- Matthew Carter 64% 482 votes
- Robert Cervantes 36% 271 votes
Carter now faces a challenge from Independent candidate Scott Culley in the April 4th election.
