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Lakeland special election set for Tuesday, to fill seat once held by Michael Dunn

Patrick Shawn Jones, Sara Roberts and Bill Watts are hoping to represent Lakeland’s Southwest District.

LAKELAND, Fla. — Three candidates are vying for the Lakeland City Commission seat once held by Michael Dunn.

Patrick Shawn Jones, Sara Roberts and Bill Watts are hoping to represent Lakeland’s Southwest District.

Polls are open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 12 different locations.

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Dunn resigned in October while facing second-degree murder charges. The charges stem from the shooting death of Christobal Lopez at Dunn’s military supply store.

Former City Commissioner Don Selvage served as the temporary replacement since Dunn’s resignation.

The voter registration deadline for the Lakeland special election was Dec. 17, 2018.

Go to the Polk County Supervisor of Elections’ website for more information.

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