On June 3, voters will cast their votes for who they think should represent their political party in the November general election. For six Worth County residents, that primary may effectively decide who will fill the office of Worth County Supervisor representing District 2, as the primary will decide which of the six Democrats will represent the party on the ballot, with other parties currently not represented. Annette Oswald O'Donnell is one of the six Democrats vying for the opportunity. O'Donnell lives in Joice with her husband Roland, daughter Ashley, 13, and son Mason, 15. O'Donnell works as Joice's librarian. It's a job that she says has given her experience working with public boards, in a position paid by tax money. Before becoming librarian in Joice, O'Donnell worked as coordinator of the Albert Lea Arts Center and as a teacher at the alternative school in Albert Lea. O'Donnell is a graduate of Lake Mills High School, having moved to the Joice area at the age of 12. After high school, she attended NIACC before going on to University of Iowa, graduating with a fine arts major and minors in communications studies and Latin. O'Donnell lived in New Mexico and Arizona before returning to the area to take care of her Grandmother. As a single parent at the time, she decided that Worth County was the place to be to provide a safe environment with good school opportunities. O'Donnell says that the appeal of the county does not just apply for parents. "Worth County is the best place to live to have a rich life," said O'Donnell. It is the rich life that she has had that has inspired O'Donnell to seek the seat on the Board of Supervisors. "I feel like I need to give back," said O'Donnell. "I want to help keep Worth County a worthwhile place." In fact, O'Donnell says she didn't even know being a supervisor was a paid position until after she had begun her run for the office. Being a supervisor would also be something of a family tradition for O'Donnell. Her great grandfather was a state representative and her grandfather, father and brother have all served as township trustees. O'Donnell has no specific issues or agendas in mind, should she be elected. "I want to listen to the people. I want to help them address their problems, by solving them if I can, or at least explaining why things are the way they are." O'Donnell does want to keep a focus on the county's growth. Growth is available for Worth County, she says. She believes Worth County has an economically sound environment. She makes it clear that she is not opposed to growth. "I want to make sure there isn't just growth, but growth of value to Worth County residents." Besides O'Donnell, other Democrats appearing on primary ballots on June 3 include David R. Haugen, from Hanlontown; James Rice, from Hanlontown; Mark Smeby from Joice; David Tenold, from Northwood; and Russ Tenold from Northwood. Besides the supervisor position, two other positions will be filled during the upcoming general election. Incumbent Kay Clark, Republican, is currently the only candidate seeking the position of Worth County auditor. Incumbent David Gentz, Republican, and Jay William Langenbau, Democrat, are running for sheriff. Both are running unopposed for their party's nominations in the primary.