2 candidates are tracked for Anoka County Commissioner, District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Melissa "Mel" Lawlis and Jeff Reinert. Candidate information follows official Anoka County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
August 11 primary result: Jeff Reinert (47.19 percent) and Melissa "Mel" Lawlis (43.06 percent) advanced to the November 3 ballot; Kevin Ryan was eliminated, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results. Three candidates filed for this seat covering Lino Lakes, Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbus, Lexington, Linwood and eastern Blaine, and the August 11 nonpartisan primary narrows the field to the two who advance to the November 3 ballot.
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. The sitting officeholder, Jeff Reinert, is on the ballot.
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Nonpartisan
Per the campaign site.
Fraud prevention worker for Anoka County Human Services, part of 27 years with the department, per her campaign site. She describes a campaign built on integrity, professionalism and civility.
Nonpartisan Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Jeff Reinert has served as an Anoka County commissioner for more than 20 years, per the campaign site. He is a former mayor of Lino Lakes and previously served on the Mercy Hospital/Allina Health Foundation board of directors, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Anoka County Commissioner, District 3 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Anoka County Commissioner, District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Melissa "Mel" Lawlis and Jeff Reinert. Candidate information follows official Anoka County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Anoka County Commissioner, District 3 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.
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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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