Colin Welch will be the new Fifth Ward City Councilman in Hannibal after winning in a run-off election last (Tuesday) night.

Welch received 116 votes while 61 votes were cast for incumbent Gordon Ipson.

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The runoff off election took place due to Hannibal Charter that if 3 or more candidates seeking the same office must receive 50 percent of the vote.

On April 4th Welch received 47.9 percent of the votes.