WILLMAR — While votes remain unofficial until the canvassing board meets Friday morning, updated primary election totals that include additional absentee ballots received by Thursday have been posted in Kandiyohi County District 5 and Willmar's Ward 1.
Lester J. Heitke and Michael O'Brien will advance to the general election to seek a seat on the Willmar City Council.
Council candidates and their total votes as of 4:55 p.m. Thursday on the Secretary of State's website are as follows:
- Lester J. Heitke: 134
- Michael O'Brien: 127
- Steven P. Dresler: 99
Kandiyohi County Commissioner candidates Duane Anderson and John O. Cunningham will advance to the general election.
Total votes as of 5 p.m. Thursday are as follows:
- Duane Anderson: 472
- John O Cunningham: 415
- Harlan Madsen: 110
Madsen was listed as a candidate and received a small percentage of votes despite suspending his campaign in June due to health concerns.
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