Brian Melton
Nonpartisan · Minnesota · 2026Top priorities
- Keeping the county safe through experienced prosecution and sound judgment
- Providing steady leadership under pressure
- Supporting victims and working with law enforcement and community partners
Per the campaign site.
Biography
Brian Melton is the Clay County Attorney seeking re-election, with nearly 30 years prosecuting cases in the county and more than 50 jury trials, per the campaign site. He is a retired U.S. Army colonel who commanded more than 800 soldiers in Iraq and received the Bronze Star, per the campaign site. He attended Concordia College in Moorhead, per the campaign site.
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