Election set for Tuesday, Babbitt to select new mayor

There will be local choices for Babbitt voters in Tuesday, Nov. 5 general election. There are two candidates for mayor along with six candidates for two council seats.

FormermayorAndreaZupancich and current council member Joe White are vying for mayor.

Incumbents Glenn Anderson and Paul Hoheisel are being challenged by current mayor Duane Lossing, former council member Terry Switajewksi along with John Fitzpatrick and Craig Warlof.

The mayor’s term is for two years and the council seats are both four year terms.

For the St. Louis County School District, there were two people who filed to represent Northeast Range.

Incumbent Chris Koivisto will face off against Leigh Backe for District 4.

Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.