Some Local Incumbents Were Among the Last Minute Filers

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A couple of incumbents were among the last-minute filers for local elected positions that will appear on the fall ballot.

The filing period ended at 5 PM and among those filing near the deadline were 2nd Ward Rochester City Councilmember Michael Wojcik and Rochester State Senator David Senjem. Wojcik will face three challengers in the August 11 primary election, while Senjem will run against Democrat Sara Flick in November.

There were also two last-minute filers for the 6th Ward Rochester City Council seat being vacated by Annalissa Johnson. Molly Dennis and David Diercks were the 5th and 6th candidates to file for the position. One candidate for the City Council President withdrew from the race. The departure of Greg Munson leaves three candidates seeking to succeed Randy Staver.

Two incumbents on the Olmsted County Board picked up challengers today. Brian Morgan and Regina Mustafa both filed to challenge District 5 Commissioner Jim Bier and Robert Beeman filed today to run against Stephanie Podulke to represent District 1 on the County Board.

Another race was set up for a position on the Rochester School Board. Justin Cook filed to run against incumbent Don Barlow.

Republican Kenneth Bush also filed For the State House District 25B seat being vacated by Democrat Duane Sauke. Bush will face-off against Democrat Liz Bolden in November.

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