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Nobles County, Minnesota

Nobles County Attorney

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

About this race

Braden Hoefert is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Nobles 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 Nobles County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Braden Hoefert, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Braden Hoefert

Nonpartisan Incumbent

Biography

Braden Hoefert was appointed Nobles County Attorney in July 2023, filling the unexpired term after the death of the prior county attorney, per the Globe. He previously served as deputy county attorney prosecuting felonies for the county, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Nobles County Attorney in 2026?

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

When is the Nobles 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.

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Braden Hoefert, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office