A special election will be held in coming months to fill the seat of Anoka County Board Chairwoman Rhonda Sivarajah, who last week was appointed county administrator by the board to replace the retiring Jerry Soma.
Candidates interested in running for the Sixth District seat can file for office beginning July 30. If there are more than two candidates, a primary election will be held in November to narrow the field for a special election in February; if no primary is needed, the special election could be held in November instead.
The Sixth District spans eastern Anoka County from Linwood Township to Lino Lakes. Sivarajah will move into her new position on May 31.
Hannah Covington
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