Anoka County, Minnesota

Anoka County Commissioner District 2

2 candidates are tracked for Anoka County Commissioner District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Regan Birr and Brian Kirkham. Candidate information follows official Anoka County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Anoka County Commissioner District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Regan Birr

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Clear budgets, transparent decisions, and measurable outcomes
Fiscally responsible county board decisions that keep housing and quality of life affordable
Collaborating with community and government partners to deliver services effectively

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Regan Birr is an engineer, nonprofit leader, and small business owner running for Anoka County Commissioner in District 2, per the campaign site. She founded the Lupus Research Foundation after being diagnosed with lupus, per the campaign site.

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Brian Kirkham

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Limiting property tax increases
Continuing Highway 65 frontage road improvements to reduce congestion and improve safety
Supporting law enforcement and public safety resources

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Brian Kirkham appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Anoka County Commissioner District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate filing is the only verifiable source for Brian Kirkham.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Anoka County Commissioner District 2 in 2026?

When is the Anoka County Commissioner District 2 election in Minnesota?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Minnesota are on the Minnesota election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Anoka County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Anoka County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Regan Birr, full profile Brian Kirkham, full profile Official Minnesota election office