Paul and Scott:  We could have some real fun continuing this "debate", but it would be more appropriate over a few beers and a few laughs like many of us did way back when we were undergraduates.  

Yes,  it was a "primary" election, although very distinct from a party primary.  Ms Vinis qualified to be the only person on the ballot in November by achieving a majority of the votes cast, and, yes, those disgruntled voters have every right to launch a "write-in" campaign to oppose her election in November.   

I was rather surprised that Ms Vinis won.  The polls I saw seemed to show Mr. Clark with a decided lead.  However, I think the Vinis supporters did an admirable job with a "get out the vote" effort.  I do continue to think a "write-in" campaign would be led by those persons I term "sore-losers" who would like to get another shot at defeating Ms Vinis.  

It will be interesting to see how things "play out".  regards to both of you, Gary