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Martin County, Minnesota

Martin County Attorney

One candidate is tracked for Martin County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Taylor McGowan. Candidate information follows official Martin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Taylor McGowan is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Martin County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

What this office does

District attorney or prosecutor. The district attorney is the chief prosecutor for the county or judicial district. The office decides which criminal charges to file, negotiates pleas, tries cases and, in many states, advises county government or handles child support and juvenile matters. The office sets local charging and diversion policies within state law.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. Every voter in Martin County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Taylor McGowan, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Taylor McGowan

Nonpartisan Incumbent

Biography

Taylor McGowan is the incumbent Martin County Attorney, holding a bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame and a law degree from Columbia Law School, per county and professional records. She filed for reelection in May 2026, per the Fairmont Sentinel. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Martin County Attorney in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Martin County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Taylor McGowan. Candidate information follows official Martin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Martin County Attorney 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 Martin County ballot?

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Candidate profiles
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