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Coin Toss Decides Second Winner of Pine Island, Minn., Council Race
A 711-711 tie was settled under Minnesota law after the incumbent called heads and the coin landed heads, city officials said.
- On Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, incumbent City Council Member Delana Weis won re-election in Pine Island after a coin toss against challenger Dominick Pahl, following a tie with exactly 711 votes each.
- State law mandates that tied election results be determined "by lot," prompting officials to use a coin toss during Thursday's canvassing meeting to certify the 2026 General Election results for two open City Council seats.
- During the special meeting at City Hall, Deputy City Administrator Steven Scheevel flipped a 1974 quarter after Weis called "heads," which landed face-up to confirm her victory for the next four years.
- Following the result, Pahl congratulated Weis and indicated he would not request a recount, though he mentioned he may consider running for office again in the future.
- Community debates regarding the secrecy surrounding Project Skyway influenced the mayoral race, where political newcomer Mark Lang defeated current Mayor Brandi Veith Staloch.
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Tiebreaking coin flip gives Pine Island City Council seat to Delana Weis
The race for a seat on the Pine Island City Council came down to a coin flip between incumbent Delana Weis and challenger Dominick Pahl after each won exactly 711 votes in the Nov. 3 election.
·Saint Paul, United States
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