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Nearly half of voters in Sarasota, Manatee counties cast ballots before Election Day
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Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Edina, MN
Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.
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Voter turnout reached 56.44% in Polk County’s 2026 midterm elections, with significant wins projected for Republicans in various districts.
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