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Rock County, Minnesota

Rock County Special Election for Soil and Water Supervisor District 1

One candidate is tracked for Rock County Special Election for Soil and Water Supervisor District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matthew VanGrootheest. Candidate information follows official Rock County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Matthew VanGrootheest is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rock County Special Election for Soil and Water Supervisor District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

What this office does

Soil and water conservation district supervisor. Soil and water conservation districts are local boards that work with farmers, landowners and public agencies on erosion control, water quality and land conservation. Supervisors set the district's priorities, approve conservation plans and cost-share programs, and oversee any staff and grants. The seats are unpaid or nearly unpaid in most states and are nonpartisan.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. The sitting officeholder, Matthew VanGrootheest, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Matthew VanGrootheest

Nonpartisan Incumbent

Biography

Matthew VanGrootheest serves as the District I supervisor for the Rock County Soil and Water Conservation District, representing Luverne and Mound townships, per the district's website. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Rock County Special Election for Soil and Water Supervisor District 1 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Rock County Special Election for Soil and Water Supervisor District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matthew VanGrootheest. Candidate information follows official Rock County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Rock County Special Election for Soil and Water Supervisor 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.

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Candidate roster from official Rock County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Rock County Soil and Water Supervisor District 5Minnesota Senate District 21Minnesota House District 21ASee all 17 Rock County races
Candidate profiles
Matthew VanGrootheest, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office