Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 13, is Primary Election Day, and several key races are on the ballot, including contested seats on the Becker County Board, U.S. Senate, and House races.
**Becker County Board Races:**
– **District 3:** Phil Hansen, Hank Ludtke, and Terry L. Mackner. (Ludtke has endorsed Hansen and is not actively campaigning.)
– **District 4:** Jason Dale Bristlin, Donald Skarie, and Incumbent Richard Vareberg.
– **District 5:** Jack Heisler, Incumbent Barry Nelson, and Dave E. Shaw.
The top two candidates from each district will move on to the General Election in November, where they will compete for four-year terms on the County Board.
**U.S. House of Representatives:**
– **7th Congressional District:** Incumbent Michelle Fischbach faces a challenge from Steve Boyd in the Republican primary.
– **8th Congressional District:** Republican Pete Stauber is up against Harry Welty, while John Munter and Jennifer Schultz battle it out on the Democratic side.
**U.S. Senate Races:**
– **Democratic Primary:** Incumbent Amy Klobuchar is being challenged by Steve Carlson, Ahmad Hassan, George Kalberer, and Ole Savior.
– **Republican Primary:** Royce White is the endorsed candidate, facing opposition from John Berman, Loner Blue, Joe Fraser, Alycia Gruenhagen, Raymond Petersen, and Christopher Seymore.
**Where and When to Vote:**
Polls will open at 7 AM and close at 8 PM, with some exceptions in specific townships where polling stations will open later. For those who prefer absentee voting, the Becker County Courthouse will be open for in-person voting with varying hours throughout the day.
Voters are encouraged to confirm their polling location and check the times for their specific precinct.
For additional information or any election-related questions, voters can contact the Becker County Auditor-Treasurer’s Office at 218-846-7311 or visit their website.