November 14, 2018
New county officials look forward to serving
By Betsy Ryan and
Ashleigh Plemper
Farmer Staff Writers
After an intense campaign season in McKenzie County, three candidates let out a collective sigh of relief when unofficial election results were posted several hours after the polls closed last week for the Nov. 6 General Election. While the canvassing committee will still meet this week to verify and announce official results, unofficial results name Matt Johansen as sheriff, Howdy Lawlar as county commissioner and Katie Paulson as county recorder for McKenzie County. Both Johansen and Lawlar unseated an incumbent and Paulson will take over for a recorder who is retiring after over 20 years in office.
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