Northfield City Council Meeting - August 13, 2026: Canvassing Primary Election Results

The City Council met on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to canvass the results of the August 11, 2026 Primary Election. The meeting was brief, lasting from 4:00 p.m. to 4:04 p.m., and consisted of a single agenda item. All seven council members were present for the vote.

Regular Agenda: Canvassing Primary Election Results

• City Clerk Lynette Peterson presented the election results. A total of 4,811 persons voted: 1,421 via absentee ballot and 3,390 in person on Election Day. There were 13,092 registered voters as of 7:00 a.m. on Election Day, with an additional 191 persons registering that day. Voter turnout was approximately 36.75%.
• For the City Council Member At Large race, the results were: Katy Vondrasek (2,595 votes), Adam Wale (1,065 votes), and Thor Keilen (592 votes). The two highest vote-getters, Katy Vondrasek and Adam Wale, became the nominees for the General Election ballot.
• For the City Council Member Ward 4 race, the results were: Peder Jothen (430 votes), James Clinton (172 votes), and Dave "Superdave" Juntenen (59 votes). The two highest vote-getters, Peder Jothen and James Clinton, became the nominees for the General Election ballot.

Key Outcomes

• Resolution No. 2026-083 was approved by a unanimous vote (7‑0) to adopt the abstract of votes cast, officially canvassing the primary election results. The motion was made by Council Member Holmes and seconded by Council Member Beumer.
• The meeting adjourned at 4:04 p.m.