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Cottonwood County, Minnesota

Cottonwood County Auditor/Treasurer

One candidate is tracked for Cottonwood County Auditor/Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Carolyn Rempel. Candidate information follows official Cottonwood County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Carolyn Rempel is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cottonwood County Auditor/Treasurer, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

What this office does

County treasurer. The county treasurer collects property taxes and other revenue, holds the county's funds, and invests them under state rules. The treasurer distributes tax collections to the county, cities, school districts and special districts that levy them. The office is a custodian of public money, not the body that sets the tax rate.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. Every voter in Cottonwood County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Carolyn Rempel

Nonpartisan

Biography

Carolyn Rempel was appointed Cottonwood County Auditor/Treasurer after Donna Torkelson's resignation and filed for the office in 2026, per a county legal notice. She previously served as chief deputy in the office and, before that, worked as a branch office administrator for Edward Jones, and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Bethel University. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Cottonwood County Auditor/Treasurer in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Cottonwood County Auditor/Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Carolyn Rempel. Candidate information follows official Cottonwood County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Cottonwood County Auditor/Treasurer 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 Cottonwood County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Carolyn Rempel, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office