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Ballot grows for Ely mayor position; Candidate forum set for Feb. 18

Keith Vandervort
Posted 1/27/21

ELY – Another Ely resident has joined the race for Ely mayor. Micca Leider, 36 W. Conan St, will join at least four current city council members and a former mayor on a primary election ballot …

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Ballot grows for Ely mayor position; Candidate forum set for Feb. 18

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ELY – Another Ely resident has joined the race for Ely mayor. Micca Leider, 36 W. Conan St, will join at least four current city council members and a former mayor on a primary election ballot in April.
The filing period closes at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2.
Leider filed for the position last Friday. She has lived in Ely since 2017 and previously lived in the community from 2005 to 2008. She has been involved in education, particularly as a school counselor, for about 10 years, and is planning to pursue a doctorate degree.
“I have been involved in politics since I was a kid and have always been an activist. It is in my blood,” she said. “I try to look for the truth, fairness and justice and honor that. I hope to help people be more informed so they can make choices that are accurate and represent what they want.”
As more than two candidates are seeking the job, a primary election will be held on Tuesday, April 13. The top two candidates will face off in a general election on Tuesday, Aug. 10.
A candidate forum is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 18, at 6 p.m.  Due to coronavirus concerns, the event will not be open to the public but will be broadcast live on Ely-TV, streamed live on Facebook, and recorded for later viewing.  Those wishing to submit questions for consideration should email them to khv771@gmail.com.  The event is being organized by the Ely branch of American Association of University Women.  

2021 Ely Mayoral Special Election
• Feb. 2 – Candidate filing period closes
• Feb. 4 – Close of withdrawal period (two days after close of filing period)
• Feb.18 – Candidate forum on Ely Area Television and Facebook
• Feb. 26 – Open absentee voting period begins
• April 13 – Special Primary Election (top two candidates advance to general election)
• June 25 – Open absentee voting period begins
• Aug. 10 – Special General Election
• Aug. 12 – Canvass election results at special council meeting