Anoka County, Minnesota

Anoka County Commissioner, District 4

2 candidates are tracked for Anoka County Commissioner, District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jennifer (Jenny) Geisler and Jerry Koch. Candidate information follows official Anoka County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 11 primary result: Jerry Koch (44.34 percent) and Jennifer (Jenny) Geisler (40.71 percent) advanced to the November 3 ballot; Michael Nordstrom was eliminated, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results. Three candidates filed for this open Coon Rapids area seat being vacated by board chair Scott Schulte, and the August 11 nonpartisan primary reduces the field to the two who advance to the November 3 ballot.

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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Jennifer (Jenny) Geisler

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Collaboration to break through gridlock
Using auditor expertise to detect fraud and protect taxpayer dollars
Modernizing county services and infrastructure

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Geisler has worked as an internal auditor and IT consultant, and has served 10 years on the Coon Rapids City Council along with the city's planning and economic development commissions, per the campaign site. She has lived in Coon Rapids for 43 years, per the campaign site.

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Jerry Koch

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Opposes any effort to defund or undermine police and supports full funding for law enforcement
Wants to hold the line on property tax increases while prioritizing roads and public safety
Wants to maintain county roads and bridges while planning for District 4 population growth

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Coon Rapids mayor who did not seek reelection to that office, per the ABC Newspapers voter guide. He did not respond to the ABC Newspapers voter guide questionnaire, so no platform statement in his own words is available.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Anoka County Commissioner, District 4 in 2026?

When is the Anoka County Commissioner, District 4 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?

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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

Jennifer (Jenny) Geisler, full profile Jerry Koch, full profile Official Minnesota election office