Faribault County, Minnesota

Faribault County Commissioner District 4

2 candidates are tracked for Faribault County Commissioner District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Arron Kalis and Jacob Kral. Candidate information follows official Faribault County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Arron Kalis and Jacob Kral advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 41 and 34 percent, eliminating Dana James Gates and Darrel L. Robertson, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.

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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Arron Kalis

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Affordability and accountability in county government
Thoughtful communication and accessibility between county government and residents
Fiscally responsible decision-making

Per the Faribault County Register.

Biography

Filed for Faribault County Commissioner District 4, according to Minnesota Secretary of State candidate filing records. No campaign website or platform statement could be located. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Arron Kalis.

Jacob Kral

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Competitive wages and benefits to retain county employees
Improved snow removal timeliness for public safety and emergency access
Listening to residents and applying common sense and due process

Per the Faribault County Register.

Biography

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Faribault County Commissioner District 4 in 2026?

When is the Faribault County Commissioner District 4 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 Faribault County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Faribault County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Faribault County Sheriff Faribault County Attorney Faribault County Soil and Water Supervisor District 2 See all 18 Faribault County races

Candidate profiles

Arron Kalis, full profile Jacob Kral, full profile Official Minnesota election office