Spring Lake Park mayor race tied at 1,401 votes each
The Spring Lake Park mayoral race ended in a tie, with incumbent Robert Nelson and Halyn Roth each receiving 1,401 votes, FOX 9 reports. Under Minnesota law a tie is settled by lot, so the city plans a random drawing of names at its council meeting on November 9 at 5:30 p.m. The candidate not drawn has seven days to request a publicly funded recount.
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Why it matters
Spring Lake Park residents will learn who leads their city for a two-year term through a drawing rather than a vote count. The candidate not drawn can ask for a publicly funded recount.
What to watch
The drawing is set for the Spring Lake Park City Council meeting on November 9 at 5:30 p.m.; a possible recount is scheduled for November 17 at the Anoka County Courthouse.
How each side sees it
Sources
- FOX 9: Spring Lake Park mayor election results in tie, winner to be chosen by lottery
- KARE 11: Spring Lake Park mayoral race tied at 1,401 votes each, winner to be decided by random drawing
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