Southerland wins by eight votes

Two incumbents ousted in Chisago County

Eight voters made the difference in the race for Isanti County Commissioner in District 2.
Larry Southerland was re-elected by those eight votes.
The people watching the results come in at the Isanti County Government Center on Tuesday night, Nov. 4, 2008 figured that challenger Terry Turnquist was going to capture the seat as he was in the lead with one township yet to count. But when the results from Wyanett Township were entered, Southerland had won by eight votes.
There will be a recount in the race.
Meanwhile, in southern Isanti County, District 4 Commissioner Kurt Daudt held onto his seat and will serve a second term. He earned 65% of the vote compared to Jaysen Guthmueller's 35%.
A new face will occupy the District 3 seat following the retirement of long-time commissioner Tom Pagel. Allan Duff, current Isanti City Council member, garnered 54% of the vote to beat Gail Genin. This will leave a vacancy on the Isanti City Council.
CHISAGO COUNTY
In Chisago County, two incumbents were ousted from the county board, and one held onto his seat.
Longtime District 3 commissioner Bob Gustafson will be replaced by George McMahon, who received 54% of the vote.
In District 1, Lora Walker takes back the seat Lynn Schultz won from her four years ago. It was a close race, however. Walker garnered 52% of the vote while Schultz earned 47%.
Mike Robinson in District 4 was the sole incumbent commissioner to survive the election. He beat out challenger Bob Carter, earning 64% of the vote.