Pine County, Minnesota

Pine County Commissioner District 1

2 candidates are tracked for Pine County Commissioner District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Abbie Raudabaugh and Jay Samuelson. Candidate information follows official Pine County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Abbie Raudabaugh and Jay Samuelson advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 50 and 32 percent, eliminating Steve Olson, 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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Abbie Raudabaugh

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Fiscal responsibility and balanced budgets that avoid unexpected property tax increases
Strengthening emergency response services and repairing roads and infrastructure
Supporting workforce development and opportunities for farms and small businesses

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Raudabaugh is a commercial general contractor and small business owner who also operates a family farm, per the campaign site. An Army veteran, Raudabaugh has served on the Pine City Township Board of Supervisors, including as chair, and has been recognized as a Top Woman in Construction for Minnesota, per the campaign site.

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Jay Samuelson

Nonpartisan

Biography

Filed for Pine County Commissioner District 1, according to Minnesota Secretary of State candidate filing records. No campaign website or platform statement could be located. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jay Samuelson.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Pine County Commissioner District 1 in 2026?

When is the Pine County Commissioner District 1 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 Pine County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Pine County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Abbie Raudabaugh, full profile Jay Samuelson, full profile Official Minnesota election office