<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=35ckgO_1GrLyY1U00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=35ckgO_1GrLyY1U00" width="1530" height="1151" >District One Lake County Commissioner Joe Baltich will return to complete a second term on the county’s governing board.Baltich defeated Finland resident Colby Abazs 644 to 416 to reclaim his seat.Baltich’s +228 win represents a much larger margin than when the pair first challenged each other for an opportunity to serve Lake County during a special election in 2023.Baltich defeated Abazs by just one vote, discovered during a recount. The primary occurred to fill the position after commissioner Pete Walsh’s death. Baltich and Abazs were tied for second.This will be Baltich’s first full-length term.Balt ich’s pr ior it ies throughout the next four years will include progress on local helium extraction and computer system upgrades to protect against fraud.Incumbent St. Louis County District Four commissioner Paul McDonald, who resides in Ely, ran unopposed for his seat.</div></body>

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District One Lake County Commissioner Joe Baltich will return to complete a second term on the county’s governing board. Baltich defeated Finland resident Colby Abazs 644 to 416 to reclaim his seat. Baltich’s +228 win represents a much larger margin than when the pair first challenged each other for...

Baltich retains Lake County Board seat

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District One Lake County Commissioner Joe Baltich will return to complete a second term on the county’s governing board. Baltich defeated Finland resident 

Baltich retains Lake County Board seat

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