Humboldt Journal - Elections Archive

Voters in rural and urban municipalities in the Humboldt region went to the polls on October 24, some electing new leaders, and others sticking with incumbents.

Two incumbents, four newcomers elected

On election night, some candidates in the municipal election found out they'd won by looking on Facebook.In Reva Bauer's case, she found out she was the new mayor of the village of Muenster when she heard it announced on the local radio station.

The preliminary municipal election results are in for the village of Muenster. First-time candidate Reva Bauer will be taking over as Muenster's new mayor.

They're in.Official election results from three elections - urban and rural municipalities, and school division - are as follows.

She wants to make Humboldt a great place to work and play. Sandy Weyland of Humboldt has thrown her hat in the ring for the Humboldt City Council election on October 24.

He's been heavily involved in the community and would like to continue to serve. Larry Jorgenson has lived in Humboldt since 1994 and has always been community-oriented.

He is ready to serve the community in a new way.Francis Kunz, a volunteer firefighter with the City of Humboldt, is running for Humboldt City Council in the upcoming election on October 24, one of the 11 candidates running for six seats.

One three-year term on the village of Muenster's council only served to whet the appetite of Jim Wasserman. He is among five candidates vying for one of four counci positions in the October 24 municipal elections.

He wants to continue to make Humboldt a great place to live. Leon Fleischhacker, a citizen of Humboldt for the last 34 years, is seeking re-election in the October 24 City Council Election.