Olmsted County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
36 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 22 Olmsted County races, led by the Olmsted County Commissioner District 2 contest.
County offices
Commissioner District 2Nonpartisan race · Dave Senjem · Gabe Perkins
Dave Senjem Nonpartisan
- Pushing back on state cost shifts for Medicaid and nutrition programs
- Affordable housing and environmental sustainability
- Mental health infrastructure including a possible new state hospital in Rochester
Per the KTTC.
About Dave Senjem
Dave Senjem is a former Rochester City Council member and a 20 year Minnesota state senator, per KTTC. He told KTTC his focus is on costs the state has shifted onto counties, including Medicaid and nutrition programs. He is described by KTTC as the sitting District 2 commissioner, but that could not be confirmed against an official county roster in this review, so incumbency is recorded as false. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Gabe Perkins Nonpartisan
- Building substantially more housing over the next two decades
- Scrutinizing data center growth for utility cost, noise and environmental effects
Per the KTTC.
About Gabe Perkins
Gabe Perkins is a former Minnesota Department of Transportation and American Cancer Society employee, according to KTTC. He told KTTC the county needs 18,000 to 20,000 more homes within the next 20 years. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
David H. Senjem and Gabe Perkins advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 56 and 29 percent, eliminating Karuna Ojanen, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageCommissioner District 6Nonpartisan race · Bob Hopkins · Michael Wojcik
Bob Hopkins Nonpartisan
- Affordable housing
- Absorbing federal budget effects on SNAP and Medicaid
- Public safety and the fentanyl response
Per the KTTC.
About Bob Hopkins
Bob Hopkins is president of Allegra Marketing Print Mail in Rochester and Red Wing, Minnesota, and previously spent more than 20 years in senior executive marketing and communications roles in federal government, national politics and the technology industry, per his campaign site. He is the Olmsted County Commissioner for District 6, seeking a second term, per his campaign site.
Michael Wojcik Nonpartisan
- Lists affordable housing and transportation costs as top priorities
- Opposes the county's plan to reshape how it funds public libraries, saying he is passionate about protecting them
Per the campaign site.
About Michael Wojcik
Three term former Rochester city council member, according to KTTC, which reported he was unavailable for an interview and drew his stated positions from his blog. KTTC lists housing and transportation costs as his focus. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Bob Hopkins and Michael Wojcik advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 48 and 31 percent, eliminating Tawonda Burks, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageCommissioner District 4Nonpartisan race · Brian Mueller
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Brian Mueller Nonpartisan Incumbent
Brian Mueller is a semi-retired small business owner specializing in repair of industrial and heavy construction equipment, per the Post Bulletin. He served as a Rochester Township supervisor from 2004 to 2022 before his 2022 election as Olmsted County's District 4 Commissioner. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Brian Mueller is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted County Commissioner District 4, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Full race pageSheriffNonpartisan race · Tim Parkin
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tim Parkin Nonpartisan
- Authentic leadership and strong community partnerships
- Fiscal responsibility with taxpayer resources
- Supporting sheriff's office staff with training and resources
Per the campaign site.
About Tim Parkin
Tim Parkin appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate filing is the only verifiable source for Tim Parkin.
Tim Parkin is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Full race pageAttorneyNonpartisan race · Karen MacLaughlin · Michael Walters
Karen MacLaughlin and Michael Walters are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted County Attorney.
Karen MacLaughlin Nonpartisan
- Modernizing public safety approaches in the county attorney's office
- Creating a public data dashboard showing case charges and outcomes
Per the campaign site.
About Karen MacLaughlin
An attorney for more than 27 years, including about 17 years as an assistant Olmsted County attorney, and a member of the Rochester School Board (director and treasurer) since 2020, per KTTC. She ran for county attorney in 2022 and is in her second term on the school board, per the Post Bulletin.
Michael Walters Nonpartisan
- Reducing court wait times for victims in newly charged felony cases
- Ensuring fair, transparent processes in the criminal justice system
Per the campaign site.
About Michael Walters
Michael Walters is the incumbent Olmsted County Attorney, appointed in April 2025 to complete the unexpired term of former county attorney Mark Ostrem and now seeking election to the office, per KTTC. He grew up in Rochester, is a Century High School and University of Minnesota graduate, and previously served as managing attorney for the office's adult and child protection division, per the same report.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Full race pageJudges
Judge, Minnesota 3rd Judicial District Court, Seat 4Nonpartisan race · Jacob C. Allen
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jacob C. Allen Nonpartisan
Jacob C. Allen is a judge of the Minnesota 3rd Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Olmsted County District Court by Governor Mark Dayton on Aug. 31, 2018, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously managing attorney of the Third District Public Defender's Office and a partner at O'Brien & Wolf L.L.P., per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Jacob C. Allen 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 3rd Judicial District covers Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona 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 3rd Judicial District Court, Seat 6Nonpartisan race · Karen R. Duncan
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Karen R. Duncan Nonpartisan Incumbent
Judge Karen R. Duncan was appointed to the Third Judicial District bench by Governor Mark Dayton on March 1, 2013, and was elected in 2014 and 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. She earned her J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School and previously served as chief public defender for the Third Judicial District. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Karen R. Duncan 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 3rd Judicial District covers Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona 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 3rd Judicial District Court, Seat 7Nonpartisan race · Dwight Luhmann
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Dwight Luhmann Nonpartisan
Dwight Luhmann is a judge of the Minnesota 3rd Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Winona County District Court on July 15, 2024, by Governor Tim Walz, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously a solo practitioner and city attorney for Preston, 2007-2024, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Dwight Luhmann 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 3rd Judicial District covers Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona 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 3rd Judicial District Court, Seat 15Nonpartisan race · Erin Lindhart Felten
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Erin Lindhart Felten Nonpartisan
Erin Lindhart Felten is a judge of the Minnesota 3rd Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Olmsted County District Court on Aug. 6, 2024, by Governor Tim Walz, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously a referee for the Third Judicial District in Olmsted County and an attorney at Hoversten, Johnson, Beckmann & Hovey LLP, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Erin Lindhart Felten 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 3rd Judicial District covers Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona 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 3rd Judicial District Court, Seat 17Nonpartisan race · Christopher A Neisen
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Christopher A Neisen Nonpartisan Incumbent
Judge Christopher A Neisen was appointed to the Third Judicial District bench by Governor Mark Dayton on June 29, 2018, and was elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. He earned his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School and previously was managing partner at Wornson, Goggins, Neisen, Morris & Brever, P.C. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Christopher A Neisen 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 3rd Judicial District covers Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona 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 3rd Judicial District Court, Seat 22Nonpartisan race · Jeffrey M Johnson
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jeffrey M Johnson Nonpartisan Incumbent
Judge Jeffrey M Johnson was appointed to the Third Judicial District bench by Governor Mark Dayton on March 23, 2018, and was elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. He earned his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law and previously served as Third Judicial District Chief Public Defender. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Jeffrey M Johnson 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 3rd Judicial District covers Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona 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 1Nonpartisan race · Kevin Connelly · Pernell Meier · Jesse O'Driscoll
Kevin Connelly, Pernell Meier and Jesse O'Driscoll are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1.
Kevin Connelly Nonpartisan
Kevin Connelly appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate filing is the only verifiable source for Kevin Connelly.
Pernell Meier Nonpartisan
Pernell Meier appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate filing is the only verifiable source for Pernell Meier.
Jesse O'Driscoll Nonpartisan
Jesse O'Driscoll appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate filing is the only verifiable source for Jesse O'Driscoll.
3 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Full race pageSoil and Water Supervisor District 2Nonpartisan race · Lance Flores
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Lance Flores Nonpartisan
Lance Flores appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted County Soil and Water Supervisor District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate filing is the only verifiable source for Lance Flores.
Lance Flores is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted 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 3Nonpartisan race · John Pries · James Tully
John Pries and James Tully are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted County Soil and Water Supervisor District 3.
John Pries Nonpartisan
- Continue cover crop initiatives
- Reduce soil erosion
- Keep solar development off prime farmland
Per the Post Bulletin questionnaire.
About John Pries
John Pries is a semi-retired farmer who has not held elected office, per his answers to the Post Bulletin's 2026 questionnaire. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
James Tully Nonpartisan
James Tully told the Post Bulletin he filed for the District 3 seat to put a farming presence on the board, per the statement he sent the newspaper in place of its 2026 questionnaire. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted County Soil and Water Supervisor District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Olmsted County is split across 8 Minnesota Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressMinnesota Senate: 3 districtsDistricts 20, 24, 25
Minnesota Senate District 20Steven E Jacob (R) · Jason Lohmann (D)
Steven E Jacob Republican
Steven E Jacob currently serves as the Minnesota State Representative for House District 20B, per the House member directory, and is running for the Minnesota Senate seat in District 20. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Jason Lohmann Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Support strong pre-K through 12 education and special education
- Protect family farms and small businesses
- Improve rural infrastructure funding and support veterans
Per the campaign site.
About Jason Lohmann
Jason Lohmann is a farmer in Zumbrota who describes himself as bringing common sense and practical, working class experience to the campaign, per the campaign site. He serves on the Zumbrota-Mazeppa School Board, the Goodhue County Education District Board, the Zumbrota Township Board and a local fire board, per the campaign site.
Steven E Jacob (Republican), Jason Lohmann (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 20. Not on the November ballot: Steve Drazkowski, the sitting member per the roster. 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 24Nels T. Pierson (R) · Simon Glaser (D)
Nels T. Pierson Republican
- Increase fiscal accountability and prevent fraud
- Prioritize reading, math and science fundamentals in education
- Support public safety through adequate law enforcement staffing
Per the campaign site.
About Nels T. Pierson
Nels Pierson works as a consultant in property development and government relations and also serves as a direct support professional in a group home, per the campaign site. He and his wife recently purchased two small local family businesses, and he previously served in the Minnesota House beginning in 2013, representing District 26B, per the campaign site. He holds a bachelor's degree from Gustavus Adolphus College and a law degree from Hamline University, per the campaign site.
Simon Glaser Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Supports continued investment in education
- Prioritizes civil liberties
- Calls for fair tax policy
Per the campaign site.
About Simon Glaser
Simon Glaser is an English teacher in Rochester Public Schools with 30 years of experience, who began his career through Teach for America outside New Orleans, per the campaign site. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master's in education from the University of Pennsylvania, per the campaign site. He has held leadership roles in Rochester's teachers' union and serves on Education Minnesota's Legislative Action Committee, per the campaign site.
Nels T. Pierson (Republican), Simon Glaser (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 24. Not on the November ballot: Carla J. Nelson, the sitting member per the roster. 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 25Liz Boldon (D) · John Howie (R)
Liz Boldon Democratic-Farmer-Labor Incumbent
- Focuses on building an inclusive, safe community for all
- Prioritizes justice and equity
Per the campaign site.
About Liz Boldon
Boldon is an ICU nurse in Rochester who holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing focused on education, per the campaign site. She was elected to the Minnesota House in 2020 and has served in the Minnesota Senate since 2022, per the campaign site.
John Howie Republican
- Cutting business taxes and government regulation to spur economic growth
- Supports data centers as economic assets that help fund school construction and infrastructure improvements
- Opposes recreational marijuana legalization
Per the Post Bulletin.
About John Howie
John Howie is a former business owner who ran a manufacturing firm employing 18 people, per the Post Bulletin, and previously worked in the corporate business world. He is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 25, challenging incumbent Democratic Sen. Liz Boldon, and debated her at a Rochester League of Women Voters forum in September 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Liz Boldon (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), John Howie (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 25; Liz Boldon 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 pageMinnesota House: 5 districtsDistricts 20B, 24A, 24B, 25A, 25B
Minnesota House District 20BSteve Holm (D) · Sara Bertschinger (R)
Steve Holm Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Focuses on water quality and conservation, including addressing nitrate pollution
- Supports improving rural health care access and affordability
- Supports agricultural viability, including farm insurance and labor issues
Per the campaign site.
About Steve Holm
Steve Holm grew up on a small farm near St. Charles, Minnesota, per campaign site. Steve Holm worked at Mayo Clinic for 41 years, per campaign site. Steve Holm served seven years on the Saratoga Township Board, per campaign site.
Sara Bertschinger Republican
- Supports family farms and small businesses
- Focuses on advancing quality education
- Emphasizes government accountability
Per the campaign site.
About Sara Bertschinger
Sara Bertschinger works as a home care nurse in the Rochester area, per campaign site. Sara Bertschinger and her husband live on a family homestead near Pine Island that has been in the family for a century, per campaign site.
Steve Holm (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Sara Bertschinger (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 20B. Not on the November ballot: Steven Jacob, the sitting member per the roster. 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 24ADuane Quam (R) · Heather Holmes (D)
Duane Quam Republican Incumbent
- Supports a smaller, more fiscally responsible government
- Supports constitutional and property rights protections
- Favors reducing fees and regulations to support job creation
Per the campaign site.
About Duane Quam
Duane Quam holds degrees in engineering and physics, including a master's in physics, and has worked as an engineer, scientist and project manager, per campaign site. Duane Quam previously served on the Byron School Board and chaired Minnesota's State Academic Science Standards writing committee, per campaign site.
Heather Holmes Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Focuses on lowering everyday costs to make rural life more affordable
- Emphasizes community volunteerism and support
- Commits to responsive, transparent leadership
Per the campaign site.
About Heather Holmes
Holmes is a scientist and former school board member raising a family in Byron, per the campaign site. She describes her career as turning challenges into action and says rural communities deserve leadership that listens, per the campaign site.
Duane Quam (Republican), Heather Holmes (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 24A; Duane Quam 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 24BJohn Michael Ajouri (R) · Tina Liebling (D)
John Michael Ajouri Republican
- Supports cutting taxes and addressing rising property taxes
- Supports government accountability against fraud
- Supports law enforcement and public safety
Per the campaign site.
About John Michael Ajouri
Ajouri is a Rochester businessman who was born and raised in Lebanon before becoming a U.S. citizen in the early 1980s, per the campaign site. He founded and managed international businesses in recruitment, business development and affordable housing construction across the Middle East and Asia, and later ran restaurant and service businesses in Rochester, per the campaign site. He retired from business in 2026 to run for the Minnesota House, per the campaign site.
Tina Liebling Democratic-Farmer-Labor Incumbent
- Supports changes to health care aimed at reducing costs and protecting reproductive and gender-affirming care access
- Supports increased education funding, including free school breakfast and lunch programs
- Supported legalizing recreational cannabis and paid family and medical leave
Per the campaign site.
About Tina Liebling
Tina Liebling is the sitting Democratic-Farmer-Labor representative for Minnesota House District 24B, per the Minnesota House of Representatives. She holds a B.A. in Spanish from the University of Minnesota, an M.S. in public health from the University of Massachusetts, and a J.D. from Boston University, and was first elected in 2004, per the official member directory.
John Michael Ajouri (Republican), Tina Liebling (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 24B; Tina Liebling 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 25ABrad Trahan (R) · Kim Hicks (D)
Brad Trahan Republican
- Focuses on affordability and cost-of-living concerns
- Prioritizes public safety
- Supports fiscal responsibility and responsible budgeting
Per the campaign site.
About Brad Trahan
Trahan has worked since 2011 as a professional search recruiter at Express Employment Professionals and has lived in Rochester for more than four decades, per the campaign site. He has advocated for more than 13 years to expand autism therapy benefits, drawing on his experience raising a son with severe autism, and chairs the Rochester Police Department's Civil Service Commission, per the campaign site.
Kim Hicks Democratic-Farmer-Labor Incumbent
- Supports affordable access to comprehensive health care
- Supports an equitable education system for all Minnesota children
- Supports unions and workers' voice in the workplace
Per the campaign site.
About Kim Hicks
Kim Hicks has spent more than 25 years working with people and children with disabilities in direct support, teaching, nonprofit and policy roles, per campaign site. Kim Hicks is a graduate of Rochester Public Schools and holds a bachelor's degree in special education from Winona State University, per campaign site.
Brad Trahan (Republican), Kim Hicks (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 25A; Kim Hicks 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 25BWes Lund (R) · Andy Smith (D)
Wes Lund Republican
Wes Lund is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 25B, challenging incumbent Rep. Andy Smith, per Post Bulletin coverage of the race. No other attributed biographical facts were found as of September 2026; his campaign site was listed as under construction. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Andy Smith Democratic-Farmer-Labor Incumbent
- Supports expanding health care access
- Supports higher taxes on wealthy earners
- Supports reproductive rights
Per the campaign site.
About Andy Smith
Andy Smith is the sitting Democratic-Farmer-Labor representative for Minnesota House District 25B, per the Minnesota House of Representatives. His occupation is listed as business owner; he holds a B.A. in theology from Moody Bible Institute and an M.Div. from Westminster Seminary California, and was first elected in 2022, per the official member directory.
Wes Lund (Republican), Andy Smith (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 25B; Andy Smith 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 pageBallot questions
2 local ballot questions from official county, city and school district lists. Countywide questions appear on every ballot in Olmsted County; city, school district and special-district questions only inside the jurisdiction named. Statewide measures are listed separately.
School District Question 1: Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New AuthorizationIndependent School District No. 203 (Hayfield Community Schools) · Would revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $646.12 per pupil and replace it with a new authorization of $1,250 per pupil for ten years.
Would revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $646.12 per pupil and replace it with a new authorization of $1,250 per pupil for ten years.
School District Question 1: Approval of New School District Referendum Revenue AuthorizationIndependent School District No. 204 (Kasson-Mantorville) · Would revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of its existing per-pupil amount and replace it with a new authorization of $500 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 $500 per pupil for ten years.
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