Rice County, Minnesota

Rice County Attorney

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

About this race

Brian Mortenson is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rice 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 Rice County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Brian Mortenson

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Implementing drug diversion programs and increasing treatment court enrollment to reduce recidivism
Ending probation for violent repeat offenders
Evaluating each case individually and giving victims a voice without needless delays

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Brian Mortenson is a prosecutor running for Rice County Attorney, per the campaign site. He graduated from Ave Maria School of Law, clerked for a U.S. district court judge, and worked as an assistant state attorney in Florida's 20th Judicial Circuit, per the campaign site. He joined the Rice County Attorney's Office in 2016 and has prosecuted major drug cases, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Rice County Attorney in 2026?

When is the Rice 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 Rice County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Brian Mortenson, full profile Official Minnesota election office