Skala, Yensen earn spots in McHenry County District 5
Posted November 08, 2016 6:03 pm
Incumbent Republican Michael Skala came out on top in the race for two seats in McHenry County District 5, followed by Democrat Paula Yensen, a former county board member.
Skala had 10,760, or 31.5 percent of the total, and Yensen had 8,388 votes, or 24.5 percent, with all 29 precincts reporting, according to unofficial results. Republican Andy Snarski trailed with 23.1 percent of the vote and Democrat Alex Wimmer had 20.6 percent.
Skala, 45, has served on the board since 2012. Yensen, 67, a Lake in the Hills trustee, is a retired United Way executive director.
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