Scott County, Minnesota

Scott County Commissioner District 5

2 candidates are tracked for Scott County Commissioner District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Drew Christensen and Bob Coughlen. Candidate information follows official Scott County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Drew Christensen and Bob Coughlen advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 45 and 21 percent, eliminating Christine Kelly and Gabriela Kroetch, 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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Drew Christensen

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Keeping the community a great place to live, work and raise a family
Applying clean energy and infrastructure experience to county government
Building on a record of results from prior legislative service

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Christensen works in the clean energy sector on wind, solar and battery projects, per the campaign site. Christensen previously served two terms as one of Minnesota's youngest state legislators, elected by Savage voters, per the campaign site.

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Bob Coughlen

Nonpartisan

Biography

Filed for Scott County Commissioner District 5, 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 Bob Coughlen.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Scott County Commissioner District 5 in 2026?

When is the Scott County Commissioner District 5 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 Scott County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles

Drew Christensen, full profile Bob Coughlen, full profile Official Minnesota election office