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Norman County, Minnesota

Norman County Commissioner District 4

2 candidates are tracked for Norman County Commissioner District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Hintz and Thomas Opheim. Candidate information follows official Norman County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

John Hintz and Thomas Opheim advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 42 and 32 percent, eliminating Myron Moteberg, 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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John Hintz

Nonpartisan

Biography

All that could be confirmed here is the certified filing for Norman County Commissioner District 4 as listed by KAXE. No candidate in this race responded to KAXE and no occupation detail was verifiable within this review. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for John Hintz.

Thomas Opheim

Nonpartisan

Biography

All that could be confirmed here is the certified filing for Norman County Commissioner District 4 as listed by KAXE. No candidate in this race responded to KAXE and no occupation detail was verifiable within this review. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Thomas Opheim.

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Questions about this race

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

2 candidates are tracked for Norman County Commissioner District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Hintz and Thomas Opheim. Candidate information follows official Norman County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Norman 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 Norman County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Norman County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
John Hintz, full profileThomas Opheim, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office