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Cottonwood County, Minnesota

Cottonwood County Commissioner District 1

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

About this race

Larry Anderson is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cottonwood 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, Larry Anderson, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Larry Anderson

Nonpartisan Incumbent

Biography

Larry Anderson is the incumbent Cottonwood County Commissioner for District 1, running unopposed in 2026, per the county's website. He farmed for 20 years and later worked 25 years as Property and Fleet Manager for Habilitative Services, and served as Westbrook Township supervisor for more than 35 years, per the county's website. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

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

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

When is the Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood County ballot?

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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
Larry Anderson, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office