WINONA, Minn. – The two Winona County Board members whose terms are expiring confirmed they will seek re-election:
> Josh Elsing, age 47, representing the Third District, which includes north and west sections of he county.
> Greg Olson, age 60, representing the Fourth District, which is west-central Winona.
Winona realtor Jerald Hettenbach, age 37, has announced he will challenge Olson. Unless another candidate, comes forward for the Third District, Hettenbach and Olson will be on the November ballot. A third candidate would require a run-off to narrow the field. So far it seems Elsing will be unopposed.
More candidates?
The final period opens May 21 and runs to June 4. The filing fee with the county auditor: $50.
Winona County Districts. Seats up for election in brown and pale blue. Candidate so far:
Josh Elsing. First elected from Third District elected in 2023.
Jerald Hettenbach. Seeks Third District seat.
Greg Olson. First elected from Fourth District in 2008.