ST. LOUIS COUNTY — The District 1 Commissioner race has been narrowed to two candidates, with incumbent Annie Harala and challenger Kris Eilers moving forward to the general election. The two will face off Nov. 3 for a seat on the St. Louis County Board, representing the central Duluth district. Eilers, executive director of the St. Louis River Alliance, took the lead during Tuesday's election, receiving 49.7% of the vote. Harala, a Duluth Central High School graduate, was elected to the St. Louis County Board in 2022. Considered a full-time position, the office of St. Louis County Commissioner received an annual salary of approximately $85,000 in 2026.