Douglas County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
34 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 28 Douglas County races, led by the Douglas County Commissioner District 2 contest.
County offices
Commissioner District 2Nonpartisan race · Julie Anderson · Joel A. Novak
Julie Anderson and Joel A. Novak are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Commissioner District 2.
Julie Anderson Nonpartisan
Julie Anderson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Commissioner District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate filing is the only verifiable source for Julie Anderson.
Joel A. Novak Nonpartisan
Joel A. Novak appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Commissioner District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate filing is the only verifiable source for Joel A. Novak.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Commissioner District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Full race pageCommissioner District 4Nonpartisan race · Charlie Meyer
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Charlie Meyer Nonpartisan
Charlie Meyer appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Commissioner District 4, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate filing is the only verifiable source for Charlie Meyer.
Charlie Meyer is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Commissioner District 4, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Full race pageCommissioner District 5Nonpartisan race · Shane Schmidt
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Shane Schmidt Nonpartisan
Shane Schmidt is the incumbent Douglas County Commissioner for District 5 and chairs the Douglas County Board for 2026, per the Alexandria Echo Press. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Shane Schmidt is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Commissioner District 5, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Full race pageAuditor/TreasurerNonpartisan race · Vicki Doehling
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Vicki Doehling Nonpartisan
Vicki Doehling serves as Douglas County Auditor/Treasurer, active in the county's 2025-2026 budget and property-tax administration, per the Alexandria Echo Press. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Vicki Doehling is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Auditor/Treasurer, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Full race pageRecorderNonpartisan race · Mary Skillings
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Mary Skillings Nonpartisan Incumbent
Mary Skillings is the Douglas County Recorder, having joined the Recorder's Office as a deputy in 2007 and been elected recorder in 2018, per the Alexandria Echo Press. She serves as 3rd Vice President of the Minnesota County Recorders Association executive board, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Mary Skillings is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Recorder, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Full race pageSheriffNonpartisan race · Jason Peterson
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jason Peterson Nonpartisan
Jason Peterson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate filing is the only verifiable source for Jason Peterson.
Jason Peterson is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Full race pageAttorneyNonpartisan race · Stephen Knudsen · Chad Larson
Stephen Knudsen and Chad Larson are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Attorney.
Stephen Knudsen Nonpartisan
- Victim-centered prosecution with smart resource use and accountability
- Providing legal counsel to county government on property, human services, and environmental matters
- Protecting vulnerable children through child protection cases and family support while respecting due process
Per the campaign site.
About Stephen Knudsen
Stephen Knudsen is a general practice attorney in Alexandria with a 2004 law degree from William Mitchell College of Law, whose practice has covered criminal law, family law, child protection, civil litigation, and estates and trusts, per his firm's site. He filed to run against incumbent Douglas County Attorney Chad Larson, per the Alexandria Echo Press. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Chad Larson Nonpartisan
Chad Larson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate filing is the only verifiable source for Chad Larson.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Full race pageJudges
Judge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 2Nonpartisan race · Michael Leeser
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Michael Leeser Nonpartisan
Michael Leeser is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Clay County District Court September 3, 2024, by Governor Tim Walz, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant Clay County attorney, 2014-2024, and former president of the Clay County Bar Association, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Michael Leeser is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageJudge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 8Nonpartisan race · Matthew E. Engelking
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Matthew E. Engelking Nonpartisan
Matthew E. Engelking is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Stearns County District Court by Governor Tim Walz on July 22, 2019, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously chief of the juvenile division and senior attorney in the Stearns County Attorney's Office, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Matthew E. Engelking is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageJudge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 9Nonpartisan race · Michelle Winkis Lawson
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Michelle Winkis Lawson Nonpartisan
Michelle Winkis Lawson is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Becker County District Court Nov. 14, 2012, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2014 and 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously chief assistant and interim Clay County Attorney, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Michelle Winkis Lawson is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageJudge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 11Nonpartisan race · Andrew Pearson
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Andrew Pearson Nonpartisan
Andrew Pearson is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Stearns County District Court by Governor Mark Dayton on Nov. 1, 2013, and elected in 2014 and 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously a Seventh District public defender, 1999-2007, and an attorney at Bradshaw & Bryant, PLLC, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Andrew Pearson is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageJudge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 12Nonpartisan race · Kevin M. Miller
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kevin M. Miller Nonpartisan
Kevin M. Miller is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Otter Tail County District Court May 7, 2018, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant Becker County attorney and owner of the Miller Law Office, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Kevin M. Miller is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageJudge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 13Nonpartisan race · Michelle Clark
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Michelle Clark Nonpartisan
Michelle Clark is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Douglas County District Court by Governor Mark Dayton on June 21, 2018, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant Douglas County attorney, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Michelle Clark is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageJudge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 14Nonpartisan race · Meriel Lester
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Meriel Lester Nonpartisan
Meriel Lester is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Morrison County District Court September 12, 2025, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously assistant chief of the domestic violence unit and an assistant attorney in the Stearns County Attorney's Office, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Meriel Lester is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageJudge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 15Nonpartisan race · Ole Tvedten
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Ole Tvedten Nonpartisan
Ole Tvedten is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed September 9, 2024, by Governor Tim Walz, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously criminal division chief and an assistant attorney in the Stearns County Attorney's Office, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Ole Tvedten is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageJudge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 21Nonpartisan race · Robert J. Raupp
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Robert J. Raupp Nonpartisan
Robert J. Raupp is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Benton County District Court June 3, 2013, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2014 and 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously Benton County Attorney, 2000-2013, and first assistant Benton County attorney, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Robert J. Raupp is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageJudge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 22Nonpartisan race · Doug Clark
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Doug Clark Nonpartisan
Doug Clark is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Wadena County District Court by Governor Mark Dayton on Nov. 29, 2018, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an attorney and supervising attorney at Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Doug Clark is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageJudge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 24Nonpartisan race · Karl L. Schmidt
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Karl L. Schmidt Nonpartisan
Karl L. Schmidt is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Benton County District Court on July 29, 2024, by Governor Tim Walz, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously Benton County Attorney and senior assistant Benton County attorney, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Karl L. Schmidt is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageJudge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 26Nonpartisan race · Mark J. Herzing
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Mark J. Herzing Nonpartisan
Mark J. Herzing is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Mille Lacs County District Court Feb. 1, 2019, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant Mille Lacs County attorney and a teacher and coach in the Cambridge-Isanti and Milaca school districts, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Mark J. Herzing is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageJudge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 27Nonpartisan race · Tammy L. Merkins
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tammy L. Merkins Nonpartisan
Tammy L. Merkins is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Clay County District Court by Governor Mark Dayton on June 1, 2018, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously Becker County Attorney and a partner at Thorwaldsen, Malmstrom, Sorum, Majors & Merkins, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Tammy L. Merkins is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageJudge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 28Nonpartisan race · Antoinette C. Wetzel
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Antoinette C. Wetzel Nonpartisan
Antoinette C. Wetzel is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Morrison County District Court July 23, 2018, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously ran the Wetzel Law Firm and served as a qualified neutral mediator and city attorney for Royalton and Little Falls, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Antoinette C. Wetzel is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageJudge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 30Nonpartisan race · Jade M. Rosenfeldt
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jade M. Rosenfeldt Nonpartisan
Jade M. Rosenfeldt is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Clay County District Court by Governor Tim Walz on November 1, 2019, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously a shareholder attorney at Vogel Law Firm, 2008-2019, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Jade M. Rosenfeldt is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageDistricts and boards
Soil and Water Supervisor District 1Nonpartisan race · Paul Barsness
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Paul Barsness Nonpartisan Incumbent
Paul Barsness serves as chairman of the Douglas County Soil and Water Conservation District board, per the district's website. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Paul Barsness is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Full race pageSoil and Water Supervisor District 3Nonpartisan race · Rodney Froemming
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Rodney Froemming Nonpartisan Incumbent
Rodney Froemming appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Soil and Water Supervisor District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate filing is the only verifiable source for Rodney Froemming.
Rodney Froemming is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Soil and Water Supervisor District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Douglas County is split across 4 Minnesota Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressMinnesota Senate: 2 districtsDistricts 9, 12
Minnesota Senate District 9Jordan Rasmusson (R) · Krystyne M. Knutson (D)
Jordan Rasmusson Republican Incumbent
- Supports controlling state spending and taxes
- Supports farmers, small business owners and entrepreneurs and school choice
Per the campaign site.
About Jordan Rasmusson
Jordan Rasmusson has served as the State Senator for Minnesota Senate District 9 since being elected in 2022, and previously served in the Minnesota House from 2021 to 2023, per his campaign site. Rasmusson is the sixth generation of his family to live in Otter Tail County and graduated summa cum laude from Harvard College, per his campaign site.
Krystyne M. Knutson Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Krystyne Knutson owns Soapy Puppy Bed and Biscuit in Fergus Falls, per the Fergus Falls Journal. In 2021 she founded SAGA Youth, a nonprofit aiming to create an inclusive space for LGBTQ community members in Fergus Falls, according to Fergus Now. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Jordan Rasmusson (Republican), Krystyne M. Knutson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 9; Jordan Rasmusson is the sitting member, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). Nominees were chosen at the August 11, 2026 primary (where contested) or qualified directly for the general ballot. The field is the Secretary of State's certified candidate table; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageMinnesota Senate District 12Kari Dorry (D) · Torrey Westrom (R)
Kari Dorry Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Supports strong public schools
- Wants to keep rural living affordable
Per the Alexandria Echo Press.
About Kari Dorry
Kari Dorry is a special education teacher and union organizer, per her campaign site. Dorry describes herself as a community advocate focused on supporting families, schools and communities, per her campaign site. Dorry is running for Minnesota Senate District 12, per her campaign site.
Torrey Westrom Republican Incumbent
Torrey Westrom was first elected to the Minnesota House in 1996, served there for 16 years, then moved to the Senate in 2012, according to his official Senate biography. He is now serving his fourth Senate term representing District 12 and is ranking minority member of Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Kari Dorry (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Torrey Westrom (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 12; Torrey Westrom is the sitting member, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). Nominees were chosen at the August 11, 2026 primary (where contested) or qualified directly for the general ballot. The field is the Secretary of State's certified candidate table; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageMinnesota House: 2 districtsDistricts 9B, 12B
Minnesota House District 9BOwen Werner (D) · Tom Murphy (R)
Owen Werner Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Focuses on issues affecting the working class rather than divisive cultural debates
- Emphasizes bringing constituent concerns directly to the Capitol
Per the campaign site.
About Owen Werner
Owen Werner of Perham graduated from Perham High School in 2020 and earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Hamline University in 2024, according to the Perham Focus. He works as an accountant for KLN Family Brands and is the DFL candidate for House District 9B.
Tom Murphy Republican Incumbent
- Supporting agriculture and area businesses
- Backing law enforcement and election integrity
- Protecting parental rights
Per the campaign site.
About Tom Murphy
Murphy grew up on a dairy farm in Scott County and holds a marketing degree from Mankato State University, per the campaign site. He spent eight years in agricultural sales before he and his wife built a dairy supply business they ran for 26 years, and he now owns MinStart Ag Products while serving as a Maine Township supervisor, per the campaign site.
Owen Werner (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Tom Murphy (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 9B; Tom Murphy is the sitting member, per the Minnesota House of Representatives's official member directory (house.mn.gov). Nominees were chosen at the August 11, 2026 primary (where contested) or qualified directly for the general ballot. The field is the Secretary of State's certified candidate table; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageMinnesota House District 12BMary Franson (R) · Michael Gardner (D)
Mary Franson Republican Incumbent
- Supports strengthening the economy and job growth, including for family farmers
- Supports Second Amendment rights
- Supports parental rights and family-centered policies
Per the campaign site.
About Mary Franson
Mary Franson was a licensed childcare provider and small business owner before her legislative service, per campaign site. Mary Franson holds a psychology degree from the University of Minnesota Duluth and was first elected to the legislature in 2010, per campaign site.
Michael Gardner Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Calls for government services and technology to work better for constituents
- Emphasizes that the seat belongs to the district's residents rather than special interests
Per the campaign site.
About Michael Gardner
Michael Gardner is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 12B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table.
Mary Franson (Republican), Michael Gardner (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 12B; Mary Franson is the sitting member, per the Minnesota House of Representatives's official member directory (house.mn.gov). Nominees were chosen at the August 11, 2026 primary (where contested) or qualified directly for the general ballot. The field is the Secretary of State's certified candidate table; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageBallot questions
3 local ballot questions from official county, city and school district lists. Countywide questions appear on every ballot in Douglas County; city, school district and special-district questions only inside the jurisdiction named. Statewide measures are listed separately.
Township Question 1: ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR A FIREHALLCarlos Township · Authorizes Carlos Township to issue general obligation bonds of up to $2,800,000 for the acquisition, construction, and betterment of a firehall facility.
Authorizes Carlos Township to issue general obligation bonds of up to $2,800,000 for the acquisition, construction, and betterment of a firehall facility.
School District Question 1: Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New AuthorizationIndependent School District No. 206 (Alexandria) · Would revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $595 per pupil and replace it with a new authorization of $2,225 per pupil for ten years.
Would revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $595 per pupil and replace it with a new authorization of $2,225 per pupil for ten years.
School District Question 1: Approval of School District Bond IssueIndependent School District No. 2342 (West Central Area Schools) · Would authorize the school board to issue general obligation school building bonds of up to $33,805,000 for betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of an elementary school addition; renovations and upgrades to science rooms and career and….
Would authorize the school board to issue general obligation school building bonds of up to $33,805,000 for betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of an elementary school addition; renovations and upgrades to science rooms and career and….
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Who is on the ballot in Douglas County, Minnesota on November 3, 2026?
Douglas County sample ballot 2026: see where the commissioner, county attorney and county auditor/treasurer candidates stand on agriculture and jobs. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
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3 ballot questions: ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR A FIREHALL; Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization; Approval of School District Bond Issue. Each question page explains what a yes vote and a no vote would do.
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