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James Kunze

Nonpartisan · Minnesota · 2026

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Pine County Commissioner District 5Minnesota · 2026Pine County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Fiscal conservatism, framed as being a watchdog for taxpayer dollars
  • Approaching the seat as nonpartisan
Biography

James Kunze is a lifelong resident of the Hinckley and Sandstone area who was raised on a dairy farm and later a hobby farm, per the Pine County News. He is running for the open District 5 commissioner seat being vacated by retiring Commissioner Matt Ludwig, against Jon Dorau. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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