Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

2023 City/School Election: Who's running, where to vote, what to bring

Voters in two local cities will have some choices to make when they enter the voting booth next Tuesday.

Everly has the most competitive ballot on the Nov. 7 slate. Five candidates – incumbents Tara Patrick and Denise Cook, along with challengers Roger "Lefty" Ginger, Tatum Geerdes and Josh Seaman – are vying for three spots on the city council. Incumbent Mayor Ron Thompson is also being challenged by current Council Member Tracey Grigg-Schuver.

Hartley also features a contested ballot. Greg Cotter, Matt Dolphin and Kenny Embrey are vying for two city council spots, while incumbent Mayor Rodne...