Freeborn County races; Strom, Shea advance in race for Sheriff

(ABC 6 News) – Several important races were on the ballot in Freeborn County on Tuesday, however the big race was for Sheriff.

Jeffrey D. Strom and Ryan Shea will be moving on to the general election in November for Freeborn County Sheriff.

• Jeffrey D. Strom – 37% (2,435)
• Ryan Shea – 35% (2,317)
• Dale Glazier – 28% (1,879)

Another key race in Freeborn County was for Commissioner District 2. Dawn C. Kassa and Scott Woitas finished in the top two and will be advancing to the general election in November.

Freeborn Co. Commissioner District 2

• Dawn C. Kaasa – 27% (360)
• Scott Woitas – 27% (359)
• Steve Kluver – 25% (330)
• Henry Tews – 20% (264)

Albert Lea Council Ward 6 saw Brian "BJ" Anderson and Nick Ronnenberg earned the top two spots and will also advance to November’s general election.

Albert Lea Council Ward 6

• Brian "BJ" Anderson – 52% (221)
• Nick Ronnenberg – 26% (109)
• Carmen McColley – 22% (92)

The Albert Lea city council will meet as a Canvassing Board at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, to certify the results of the Ward 6 primary held Aug. 9.