Lino Lakes City Council Recount Verifies Results
Monday, December 15, 2025
Lo Lake City Council election recount
Certification of election results
Election judge volunteer contributions
Ballot analysis and discrepancies
City council onboarding and project planning
Areas of Interest (3)
- Recount confirms Julia Nelson's narrow victory in Lo Lake City Council race.
- Discovery of 'odd' ballot markings raises questions about voter intent in close races.
- The logistical and human resource heavy-lifting required for local election recounts.
Notable Quotes (2)
We did see some odd ballots. We saw some ballots where interestingly it was a vote for Dale and me, but the ovals were shaded in on different parts of the ballot.
Actually, I'm quite excited. We're doing onboarding... in December and I'm quite excited to delve into all of the projects.
People (5)
Julia NelsonCity Council Member-electWon city council seat following a recount; preparing for January inauguration.
2 quotes
Won city council seat following a recount; preparing for January inauguration.
“We did see some odd ballots. We saw some ballots where interestingly it was a vote for Dale and me, but the ovals were shaded in on different parts of the ballot.”
Describing anomalies discovered during the hand-count process.
“Actually, I'm quite excited. We're doing onboarding... in December and I'm quite excited to delve into all of the projects.”
Discussing future plans for her term.
Dale StacN/ACandidate in the contested Lo Lake City Council race.
Candidate in the contested Lo Lake City Council race.
Robera ColottiCity ClerkPraised for her experience, care, and precision in election management.
1 quote
Praised for her experience, care, and precision in election management.
“There are a whole bunch of people who come out who at the spur of the moment say, 'Okay, I can come and be an election judge.'”
Attributed to clerk or city staff regarding election judge recruitment.
Danica PetersonReporterReporting for North Metro TV News.
Reporting for North Metro TV News.
Randy RenkerCouncil Member-electParticipating in onboarding process with Julia Nelson.
Participating in onboarding process with Julia Nelson.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Recount of Lo Lake City Council race held at NOA County Government Center