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Chippewa County, Minnesota

Chippewa County Commissioner District 1

One candidate is tracked for Chippewa County Commissioner District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matt Gilbertson. Candidate information follows official Chippewa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Matt Gilbertson is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Chippewa County Commissioner District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

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. The sitting officeholder, Matt Gilbertson, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Matt Gilbertson

Nonpartisan Incumbent

Biography

Matt Gilbertson serves as the District 1 County Commissioner for Chippewa County, first elected as a nonpartisan candidate in 2022, per the county's official website. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Chippewa County Commissioner District 1 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Chippewa County Commissioner District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matt Gilbertson. Candidate information follows official Chippewa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Chippewa County Commissioner District 1 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 Chippewa County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Chippewa County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Matt Gilbertson, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office