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Alger County’s final unofficial results show four-vote commission race, Rock River treasurer upset

Alger County’s final unofficial Nov. 3 election results show Andy Sommer leading Terry Pihlainen by just four votes in the District 4 county commission race, Jenny LeJeune overtaking Tammy Shega in Rock River Township and three apparent winners in the Munising school board election. All precincts have reported, but results await certification.
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