Hennepin County, Minnesota

Three Rivers Park District Commissioner, District 1

2 candidates are tracked for Three Rivers Park District Commissioner, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Marge Beard and Declan McCrory. Candidate information follows official Hennepin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Marge Beard and Declan McCrory advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 53 and 19 percent, eliminating Joey Rodriguez and Melvin A. Knapton, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.

What this office does

Park district commissioner. Park districts and park boards are local governments that run parks, trails and recreation programs, separate from the county board or city council. Commissioners adopt the park budget, set the park levy where the district has one, approve land purchases and capital projects, and hire the superintendent or director.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. The sitting officeholder, Marge Beard, is on the ballot.

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Marge Beard

Nonpartisan Incumbent

Top priorities

Keeping parks accessible, well maintained and financially sustainable
Protecting and preserving natural resources
Introducing new visitors to the parks and promoting wellness

Per the Sun newspapers voter guide.

Biography

Beard is an accountant and information technology professional who previously served on the Plymouth City Council, per the campaign site. Beard founded Twin Cities BEST Dollars for Scholars, a nonprofit that has awarded scholarships to STEM students at Minnesota public universities, per the campaign site.

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Declan McCrory

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Protecting and enhancing natural resources
Keeping parks and trails safe, accessible and high quality
Responsible financial stewardship of taxpayer resources

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Works in positive supports at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, per the Sun newspapers voter guide. His campaign site emphasizes protecting natural resources, keeping parks and trails accessible, and responsible financial stewardship of taxpayer resources.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Three Rivers Park District Commissioner, District 1 in 2026?

When is the Three Rivers Park District 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 Hennepin County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Hennepin County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Hennepin County Commissioner District 4 Hennepin County Sheriff Hennepin County Park Commissioner District 5 See all 78 Hennepin County races

Candidate profiles

Marge Beard, full profile Declan McCrory, full profile Official Minnesota election office