Special election to be held in Mower County

The County commissioner's passing makes a special election necessary.

Especially those who plan a special election is set to take place in mower county ?

"* to fill the vacant seat of late commissioner tim gabrielson.

The mower county board of commissioners chose not to appoint anyone to fill the vacancy until an election is held.

The special election is scheduled for february 9th, but if more than 2 people file ?

"* a primary election will be held to narrow it down to 2 candidates.

The general special election would then be held april 13th.

Xxx it's hard to beat an incumbent in a regular election, but now with the vacancy that unfortunately was created i think there will be a handful of people that will choose to file and run."

Any interested candidates should go to the mower county government center to fill out their affidavit of