SARASOTA COUNTY — With 97 of 98 precincts reporting Tuesday night, John Fellin, 60, of Englewood, defeated his opponent, John Scolaro, 40, of Venice, in the District 5 Charter Review Board primary race.

According to the Supervisor of Elections Office, the Charter Review Board reviews and proposes changes to the Sarasota County Charter. A positive vote of two-thirds of the Charter Review Board members is required to submit amendments to referendum. Once changes are approved by the board, proposed charter changes are submitted to voters by referendum.