Politics in Coulee Dam have changed dramatically as a result of the Nov. 7 election.

Town residents elected a newcomer in politics as its mayor, and also two newcomers to the council.

According to results updated since the election, Larry Price garnered 73.56 percent of the votes in his bid for mayor, defeating Gayle Swagerty, who received 26.44 percent, 192-69.

Swagerty gave up her council seat t...