KAAL-TV Created: April 13, 2021 09:48 PM
(ABC 6 News) - Voters in Mower County have selected a new District One County Commissioner in a special election Tuesday evening.
According to the Mower County Auditor s Office, unofficial results have John Mueller defeating Tim Duren, 408 to 304.
John Mueller retired in February after serving 30 years in law enforcement, 27 of those as a lieutenant for the Austin Police Department. Mueller was born and raised in Austin and plans to work with residents and business owners in the district.
Back in November, Commissioner Tim Gabrielson passed away and the board approved to hold a special election for the seat.