Vilhauer earns easy win in District 5 Senate race
The retired accountant won a battle of former Watertown city councilmen 71 percent to 29 percent
Sen. Glen Vilhauer
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By Roger Whittle - November 5, 2024 in Elections, Featured, Government, News, Politics Reading Time: 2 minutes
Sen. Glen Vilhauer
Former Watertown City Councilman Glen Vilhauer, a Republican, easily defeated his Democratic opponent Dennis Solberg in the race for the District 5 se...
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