Elections Cook County voters weigh in on statewide and local primary racesSen. Amy Klobuchar won the Minnesota Democratic nomination for governor with minimal opposition Tuesday, Aug. 11, during the primary election. Cook County voters cast their ballots Tuesday in several statewide primary races, with DFL candidates leading their respective races and several Republican contests decided by narrower margins. Below are results that reflect how Cook County voters cast their ballots in Tuesday’s primary and are unofficial until certified. Cook County Commissioner District 1The candidates advancing to the general election in November are Incumbent Deb White and Matt Kelm. Cook County Auditor Braidy Powers told WTIP that overall turnout for Cook County voters during the Aug. 11 primary was about 42% of registered voters.