The Ballot Brief
Minnesota
Candidate profile

Michael Walters

Nonpartisan · Minnesota · 2026

On the ballot

Olmsted County AttorneyMinnesota · 2026Olmsted County sample ballot

Top priorities

  • Reducing court wait times for victims in newly charged felony cases
  • Ensuring fair, transparent processes in the criminal justice system

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Michael Walters is the incumbent Olmsted County Attorney, appointed in April 2025 to complete the unexpired term of former county attorney Mark Ostrem and now seeking election to the office, per KTTC. He grew up in Rochester, is a Century High School and University of Minnesota graduate, and previously served as managing attorney for the office's adult and child protection division, per the same report.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

See your full ballot

Your address is only used to match your districts.

Voting info and more

Voting info and more
How we source this

Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 27, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

Verify with the official filingSee everything on your ballotMinnesota 2026 ballotThe Ballot Brief home