Polk County has received two more filings today for the Polk County 1st District Commissioner. The two new filings are Marlow Jacobson from Mentor and Paul Reese from Fertile, who join three other candidates, former Polk County Director of Property Records Michelle Cote, Crookston Ward 1 City Councilmember Kristie Jerde, and Fertile rural resident Travis Johnson for a total of five candidates.
With more than two candidates submitting their candidacy for the position, the county will first hold a primary election on Tuesday, May 9, to narrow down the top two candidates to be voted on in a general election on Tuesday, August 8. Absentee voting will begin on Friday, March 24, 46 days before the primary election. To apply for an Absentee ballot, you can get an application at the Government Center at 612 North Broadway in Crookston, or you can email the applications at www.co.polk.mn.us.
Filing for the 1st District Commissioner seat ends today at 5:00 p.m. Stay tuned to KROX and kroxam.com for updates on absentee ballots and the election.
