No shortage of names for voters in Minnesota and those in Koochiching County to select from in today’s elections.
While the main contenders for president are Donald Trump and Joe Biden, seven others also want the job, including performer Kanye West.
Republican Pete Stauber is looking to retain the Congressional Seat in District 8. He’s up against three other candidates, including the Democratic hopeful Quinn Nystrom.
In state elections impacting the County, the area’s representative in the House, Rob Ecklund faces a challenge from Republican candidate Thomas Manninen.
Democrat Senator Tom Baak is looking for another term as Senator for District 3.
His challenger is Christopher Hogan for the Republican Party.
At the local level, International Falls Mayor Harley Droba is facing challenges from three other candidates in his bid for re-election.
Michael Bahr, Kerry Meyers and Andrew Piekarski are also running.
There are two candidates for Council at Large; Mike Holden and Pete Kalar.
Dennis Wagner has no challengers who filed for the mayor’s chair in Rainer.
Write-in candidates are permitted.
Littlefork Mayor Michael Fort is facing a similar situation where he is unopposed in his bid for re-election.
