Rice Lake Voters Elect 19-Year-Old Mayor: "He cites Ron Paul, the libertarian-leaning Republican congressman from Texas, as his political role model."

"Apparently, a lot of people wanted change," said 78-year-old Del Hanson, who voted for Quinn.
WCCO
Apr. 09, 2010

A young man wearing a Hollister T-shirt, shorts and sandals picked up election signs Wednesday in Rice Lake, Wis. The 19-year-old wasn't a campaign volunteer. Romaine Quinn is the new mayor.

Quinn, who served one year on the Rice Lake City Council before being elected mayor on Tuesday, said, "Age, I don't think, necessarily makes a difference, I mean, it's about the issues."

Judging by the talk at Maxine's restaurant, he might be right.

"Apparently, a lot of people wanted change," said 78-year-old Del Hanson, who voted for Quinn.

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