ST. PAUL, Minn (AP) - Paul Novotny has won a special primary election for a state House seat in central Minnesota.
The Sherburne County sheriff’s sergeant drew more than 85% of the vote against Republican challenger Kathy Ziebarth in Tuesday night’s unofficial returns.
Novotny had the endorsement of the state Republican Party for House District 30A, which covers Elk River west to Big Lake, the Star Tribune reported.
“Paul’s career in law enforcement and years of community involvement have prepared him to excel as a legislator and continue his service to constituents in Sherburne County,” House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt, R-Crown, said in a statement Tuesday night.
Novotny will face Democrat Chad Hobot in a Feb. 4 special election to decide who will replace Republican Rep. Nick Zerwas, a four-term lawmaker from Elk River who resigned last month. Zerwas cited a desire to spend time with his family and pursue private sector work following a recent surgery for a heart condition.
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