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By the People, for the People
Township Elections: Rowan Defeats Chesky in Greenvale; Tie Broken by Lot in Bridgewater
Minnesota township elections saw close races and some unexpected results
Mar. 13, 2026 at 5:21pm
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In the March township elections across Minnesota, including in the Northfield area, there were some close races and even a tie that was broken by lot. Anthony 'Tony' Rowan defeated Daniel Chesky II to claim an open seat on the Greenvale Township Board of Supervisors, while in Bridgewater Township, a tie vote was resolved by lot, with Frances Boehning earning a seat.
Why it matters
Township elections often fly under the radar, but they play a crucial role in local governance, with decisions made on issues like taxes, development, and public services. The close results in some of these races highlight the importance of civic engagement at the most local level of government.
The details
In the Greenvale Township race, Rowan tallied 228 votes to Chesky's 129, becoming the newest member of the five-person board. In Bridgewater Township, Nick Bolton defeated Mark Koktavy 97-53 for one of two supervisor seats, while Frances Boehning tied with Micheal Little but won the other seat 'by lot' per state statute. Several other nearby township races were uncontested.
- The Minnesota township elections were held on Tuesday, March 11, 2026.
- Rowan's victory in Greenvale Township occurred in the March 2026 elections.
The players
Anthony 'Tony' Rowan
The newest member of the Greenvale Township Board of Supervisors, having defeated Daniel Chesky II in the March 2026 election.
Daniel Chesky II
The unsuccessful candidate for the Greenvale Township Board of Supervisors, losing to Anthony 'Tony' Rowan in the March 2026 election.
Frances Boehning
The winner of a tied Bridgewater Township supervisor race, earning the seat 'by lot' per state statute.
Nick Bolton
The winner of one of the Bridgewater Township supervisor seats, defeating Mark Koktavy in the March 2026 election.
Micheal Little
The unsuccessful candidate for a Bridgewater Township supervisor seat, tying with Frances Boehning but losing the seat 'by lot'.
What’s next
The newly elected township officials will be sworn in and begin their terms, making decisions that impact their local communities.
The takeaway
These close township election results demonstrate the importance of civic engagement at the most local level of government, where decisions made can have a direct impact on residents' daily lives.
