Crow Wing County, Minnesota

Crow Wing County Commissioner District 3

2 candidates are tracked for Crow Wing County Commissioner District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tad A. Erickson and Jessica Tabatt. Candidate information follows official Crow Wing County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Crow Wing County Commissioner District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

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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Tad A. Erickson

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

More public input and flexibility in zoning and development rules
Addressing the housing shortage in Crow Wing County
Keeping property taxes as low as possible while maintaining public safety and services

Biography

A Brainerd City Council member representing Ward 1 and a transportation planner with the Region Five Development Commission in Staples, per the Brainerd Dispatch. He chairs the council's Safety and Public Work Committee and previously served on the Brainerd Planning Commission, per the Brainerd Dispatch. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

Jessica Tabatt

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Careful listening, collaboration, accountability and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars
Protect public health and support public safety
Maintain infrastructure and deliver essential services with fairness and common sense

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jessica Tabatt is a podiatrist who practiced in Brainerd for nearly a decade and held leadership roles at St. Joseph's Hospital, per the Brainerd Dispatch. She lives in Baxter with her husband and two daughters and is running for the Crow Wing County District 3 seat. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Crow Wing County Commissioner District 3 in 2026?

When is the Crow Wing 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.

How do I see my exact Crow Wing County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Crow Wing County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Tad A. Erickson, full profile Jessica Tabatt, full profile Official Minnesota election office