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Moua-Leske, Schafer file for Marshall Council

MARSHALL — Marshall just completed a special election to fill a vacancy on its city council, but there will be more seats up for election in November.

So far, two candidates — one incumbent and one new candidate — have filed to run.

The filing period for municipal and school district elections opened Aug. 2, and runs through Tuesday. On Aug. 2, Marshall Ward 3 city council member Craig Schafer filed for re-election, and See Moua-Leske is running for city council in Ward 2.

A third seat, in Marshall’s Ward 1, is also up for election in November, but so far no candidates have filed, according to the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office. Ward 1 includes the eastern part of the city.

A number of cities and townships across Lyon County will be holding elections this fall, according to the Secretary of State’s Office. The cities of Balaton, Cottonwood, Garvin, Ghent, Minneota, Russell and Taunton will each be holding elections for mayor and two city council members. The city of Lynd will be electing two council members, and the city of Tracy will be electing a mayor and three council members, as well as holding a special election for a fourth council member.

Several area school districts, including Lakeview, Marshall, Minneota, Lynd, Milroy and Tracy Area, will also be holding school board elections this fall.

So far, the following candidates have filed for office in Lyon County cities, townships and school districts:

Balaton

Lonnie Lambertus, Sr., is running for mayor. Dylan Fricke and Shirley Wilson are running for city council.

Eidsvold Township

Eric. V Buysse is running for town supervisor seat 3, and Trent Hennen is running for town treasurer.

Garvin

Jim Julien is running for mayor. Joe Stefanick and Paulette Stefanick are running for city council.

Lynd

Diane Boe and Josh Bruley are running for city council.

Lynd School District

Bob Elton and Ryan Rathman are running for school board.

Marshall Public Schools

Jeff Chapman and Ben Walker are running for school board.

Monroe Township

Steve Hansen is running for town supervisor seat 2.

Russell

Hilary Buchert is running for mayor.

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