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Barron County (WQOW) - Wisconsin has had its share of recall elections in the past year, but the one in Barron County on Tuesday was unlike the rest.

Jim Crotteau, a Town of Sumner supervisor was the focus of a recall.  He received 135 votes, Ed Werts had 131 and there were four votes for Al Bartsch.  However, because this was a recall primary, Crotteau needed 50% of the vote + one to avoid a recall general election.  In other words, he needed 136 votes, one more than he received.  That means Crotteau and Werts will be on the ballot once again for a general election on September 11th.

Crotteau was recalled because of his stance on frac sand mining.  He voted against a mining moratorium and then petitioners say he later participated in a groundbreaking for a new sand mine.  They claim he promoted the interest of the mining company instead of honoring his obligation to residents by defending a moratorium.