Rudy Sauseda, Jr. was elected to a vacant spot on the Lamesa City Council while election results went in opposite directions for two Lamesa school board candidates seeking re-election on Saturday.In the race for the city council’s District 6 spot, Sauseda defeated Robin Wiley by seven votes, 45-38.“It was a close election,” said city secretary and elections clerk Betty Conde.It was Sauseda’s first time seeking an elected office.“With all the hard work we did on the campaign, the work paid off. I’m thankful for all the people who actually got out and voted,” Sauseda, Jr. said.“I believe that the people ...