Kandiyohi County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
18 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 15 Kandiyohi County races, led by the Kandiyohi County Commissioner District 1 contest.
County offices
Commissioner District 1Nonpartisan race · Nathan Robert Streed
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Nathan Robert Streed Nonpartisan
Nathan Streed owns and directs Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar and previously chaired the Willmar School Board, per the West Central Tribune. He is running for the open Kandiyohi County Commissioner District 1 seat being vacated by Corky Berg. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Nathan Robert Streed is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kandiyohi County Commissioner District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Full race pageCommissioner District 3Nonpartisan race · Dale H. Anderson
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Dale H. Anderson Nonpartisan
Dale Anderson, a lifelong Kandiyohi County farmer whose family has worked the land for more than 150 years, is the current District 3 commissioner, per the West Central Tribune. He previously served 31 years on the Kandiyohi Power Cooperative board and sits on the Great River Energy board. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Dale H. Anderson is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kandiyohi County Commissioner District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Full race pageCommissioner District 5Nonpartisan race · Duane Anderson
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Duane Anderson Nonpartisan
Duane Anderson, of rural Lake Lillian, is the current Kandiyohi County District 5 commissioner, elected in 2020 and serving as 2025 board vice-chairman, per the West Central Tribune. He has worked to expand high-speed internet access across the district. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Duane Anderson is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kandiyohi County Commissioner District 5, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Full race pageSheriffNonpartisan race · Eric Tollefson
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Eric Tollefson Nonpartisan
- Support and develop sheriff's office staff
- Strengthen community connections
- Address mental health challenges in the jail and community
Per the campaign site.
About Eric Tollefson
Eric Tollefson has served nearly 30 years with the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office and was elected sheriff in 2022, per the West Central Tribune. He launched his 2026 reelection campaign focused on staff support, community connections, and mental health needs in the jail and community, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Eric Tollefson is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kandiyohi County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Full race pageAttorneyNonpartisan race · Shane Baker
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Shane Baker Nonpartisan
Shane Baker, a Kandiyohi County native who graduated cum laude from Hamline University School of Law, has served as County Attorney since his October 2013 appointment and is running unopposed in 2026, per the West Central Tribune. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Shane Baker is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kandiyohi County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Full race pageJudges
Judge, Minnesota 8th Judicial District Court, Seat 2Nonpartisan race · Stephanie L. Beckman
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Stephanie L. Beckman Nonpartisan
Stephanie L. Beckman is a judge of the Minnesota 8th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Meeker County District Court December 12, 2012, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2014 and 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously Meeker County Attorney, 2006-2012, and served as Eighth Judicial District Chief Judge, 2021-2026, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Stephanie L. Beckman 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 8th Judicial District covers Big Stone, Chippewa, Grant, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Meeker, Pope, Renville, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Wilkin and Yellow Medicine 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 8th Judicial District Court, Seat 4Nonpartisan race · Melissa Listug
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Melissa Listug Nonpartisan
Melissa Listug is a judge of the Minnesota 8th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Pope County District Court Nov. 7, 2018, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an attorney at Littler Mendelson, P.C. and at Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Melissa Listug 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 8th Judicial District covers Big Stone, Chippewa, Grant, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Meeker, Pope, Renville, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Wilkin and Yellow Medicine 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 8th Judicial District Court, Seat 7Nonpartisan race · Laurence J. Stratton
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Laurence J. Stratton Nonpartisan
Laurence J. Stratton is a judge of the Minnesota 8th Judicial District Court. Appointed Assistant Chief Judge of the Renville County District Court Jan. 28, 2019, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant Renville County attorney and associate attorney at Muske, Muske & Suhrhoff, Ltd., per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Laurence J. Stratton 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 8th Judicial District covers Big Stone, Chippewa, Grant, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Meeker, Pope, Renville, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Wilkin and Yellow Medicine 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 8th Judicial District Court, Seat 10Nonpartisan race · Benjamin Charles Pieh
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Benjamin Charles Pieh Nonpartisan Incumbent
Judge Benjamin Pieh was appointed to the Eighth Judicial District bench by Governor Tim Walz on November 19, 2024, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. He earned his J.D. from Rutgers Law School and previously worked as an assistant public defender in the Eighth Judicial District. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Benjamin Charles Pieh 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 8th Judicial District covers Big Stone, Chippewa, Grant, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Meeker, Pope, Renville, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Wilkin and Yellow Medicine 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 8th Judicial District Court, Seat 11Nonpartisan race · Allison T. Whalen
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Allison T. Whalen Nonpartisan
Allison T. Whalen is a judge of the Minnesota 8th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Swift County District Court February 26, 2024, by Governor Tim Walz, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously interim Stevens County Attorney and an assistant Stevens and Swift County attorney, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Allison T. Whalen 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 8th Judicial District covers Big Stone, Chippewa, Grant, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Meeker, Pope, Renville, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Wilkin and Yellow Medicine 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 2Nonpartisan race · Donnel Williamson
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Donnel Williamson Nonpartisan Incumbent
Donnel Williamson serves as secretary on the Kandiyohi County Soil and Water Conservation District board representing District 2, per the district's website. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Donnel Williamson is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kandiyohi County Soil and Water Supervisor District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Full race pageSoil and Water Supervisor District 5Nonpartisan race · Brandon Smith
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Brandon Smith Nonpartisan Incumbent
Brandon Smith serves as chairperson of the Kandiyohi Soil and Water Conservation District board, representing District 5, per the district's website. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Brandon Smith is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kandiyohi County Soil and Water Supervisor District 5, 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.
Kandiyohi County is split across 2 Minnesota House districts.
Find your districts by addressMinnesota House: 2 districtsDistricts 16A, 16B
Minnesota House District 16AScott Van Binsbergen (R) · David J Torgelson (D)
Scott Van Binsbergen Republican Incumbent
Scott Van Binsbergen, R-Montevideo, has filed for a second term representing House District 16A, according to the West Central Tribune. No campaign website or additional attributed biographical detail was found for him as of this research pass.
David J Torgelson Democratic-Farmer-Labor
David Torgelson of Olivia is a former Renville County attorney and the DFL-endorsed candidate for Minnesota House District 16A, according to the West Central Tribune. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Scott Van Binsbergen (Republican), David J Torgelson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 16A; Scott Van Binsbergen 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 16BDave Baker (R) · Julie Henslin (D)
Dave Baker Republican Incumbent
- Has championed infrastructure funding including the Willmar Wye and Highway 23 expansion
- Supports a loan forgiveness program for long-term care workers
Per the campaign site.
About Dave Baker
Dave Baker owns multiple businesses in Kandiyohi County and has served in the Minnesota House since 2015, currently in his fifth term representing District 16B, according to his campaign site. He has been an outspoken leader on opioid abuse prevention and was chief author of reforms to the state's prescription monitoring program.
Julie Henslin Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Wants policies that lower the cost of living
- Supports local agriculture and reinforcing health care access
Per the West Central Tribune.
About Julie Henslin
Julie Henslin grew up on a small family farm near Raymond as one of nine children and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota Morris, according to the West Central Tribune. She began a career in social work and serves as a Willmar Pride organizer, having previously served on the board of the Stingray Swim Club. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Dave Baker (Republican), Julie Henslin (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 16B; Dave Baker 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 Senate District 16Kathy Jorgenson (D) · Andrew R. Lang (R)
Kathy Jorgenson Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Kathy Jorgenson is an agronomist with a master's degree in natural resources management from North Dakota State University who has worked at Central Regions Cooperative, according to the West Central Tribune. She also serves as a part-time teacher and sits on the Morton City Council and the Morton Community Foundation. She is the DFL-endorsed candidate for Senate District 16. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Andrew R. Lang Republican Incumbent
Andrew R. Lang is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Andrew R. Lang is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). No campaign website was found as of September 12, 2026.
Kathy Jorgenson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Andrew R. Lang (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 16; Andrew R. Lang 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 pageBallot questions
One local ballot question from official county, city and school district lists. Countywide questions appear on every ballot in Kandiyohi County; city, school district and special-district questions only inside the jurisdiction named. Statewide measures are listed separately.
School District Question 1: Approval of School District Referendum Revenue AuthorizationIndependent School District No. 345 (New London-Spicer) · Would revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of its existing per-pupil amount and replace it with a new authorization of $1,358.94 per pupil for ten years.
Would revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of its existing per-pupil amount and replace it with a new authorization of $1,358.94 per pupil for ten years.
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Who is on the ballot in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota on November 3, 2026?
Kandiyohi County sample ballot 2026: who is running for commissioner, county sheriff and county attorney, with bios, priorities and campaign sites. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
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1 ballot question: Approval of School District Referendum Revenue Authorization. Each question page explains what a yes vote and a no vote would do.
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