(Estherville)– The next County Attorney in Emmet county had to be decided by write-in votes. There was no filed candidate on the ballot for Tuesday’s election. According to the Emmet County Auditor’s Office, Melanie Summers Bauler has been elected to the position, with 106 write-ins.
A couple of other positions in Emmet county also had to be decided by write-in votes. Only one person filed for Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners, which had two open seats on it. Drew Howing received 11 write-in votes and will fill that second seat. Only four names were on the ballot for five openings on the Emmet County Ag Extension Council. Bryce Hansen received 10 votes and will fill the fifth seat.
