Sherburne County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
47 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 36 Sherburne County races, led by the Sherburne County Commissioner District 3 contest.
County offices
Commissioner District 3Nonpartisan race · Gregg Felber · Mark Swanson
Gregg Felber Nonpartisan
- Protecting the tax base through the forced transition away from coal power at Sherco
- Modernizing the county solid waste system
- Maintaining public safety funding
Per the Elk River Star News.
About Gregg Felber
Felber is the incumbent Sherburne County Commissioner for District 3 seeking re-election, and has served as both Vice Chair and Chair of the County Board, per the campaign site. Felber chairs the Minnesota Energy Transition Advisory Committee and has led the county's comprehensive plan update, per the campaign site.
Mark Swanson Nonpartisan
- Lowering government spending to protect family budgets
- Reducing regulatory burden on businesses
- Action on election integrity
Per the Elk River Star News.
About Mark Swanson
Business owner who lost this seat by about 50 votes in 2022, according to the Elk River Star News. He frames his pitch around household budgets in that paper's questionnaire. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Mark Swanson and Gregg Felber advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 41 and 35 percent, eliminating Matt J Bischoff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageCommissioner District 2Nonpartisan race · Raeanne Danielowski
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Raeanne Danielowski Nonpartisan Incumbent
Raeanne Danielowski, a Big Lake business owner, has served as a Sherburne County commissioner and county board chair since 2019, per hometownsource.com. She previously served 10 years on the Big Lake City Council, including six years as mayor, and has lived in the county for 40 years. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Raeanne Danielowski is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sherburne County Commissioner District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Full race pageCommissioner District 4Nonpartisan race · Gary Howard Gray
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Gary Howard Gray Nonpartisan Incumbent
Gary Gray represents District 4 on the Sherburne County Board and is seeking reelection in 2026, per KNSI Radio. A fourth-generation potato farmer who operated Gray Potato Farm and Grayson's Berryland for more than 37 years, he served 18 years on the Clear Lake Township Board, including 12 as chairman, and was appointed to Potatoes USA by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture for two six-year terms. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Gary Howard Gray is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sherburne County Commissioner District 4, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Full race pageAuditorNonpartisan race · Brenda Davis · Michael Tonsager
Brenda Davis and Michael Tonsager are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sherburne County Auditor.
Brenda Davis Nonpartisan
- Protecting taxpayer dollars through accurate accounting and oversight
- Ensuring secure, accurate and transparent elections
- Maintaining high standards in financial reporting and county audits
Per the campaign site.
About Brenda Davis
Brenda Davis has worked in the Sherburne County Auditor-Treasurer's office for 12 years and is a Minnesota-certified property tax calculator, per her campaign site. She is a former licensed real estate professional and is endorsed by retired Sherburne County Auditor-Treasurer Diane Arnold, per her campaign site. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Michael Tonsager Nonpartisan
- Ensure Sherburne County has the most secure elections in Minnesota
- Provide accessible public reports on county expenditures for accountability
- Modernize administrative systems to reduce waste and cost
Per the campaign site.
About Michael Tonsager
Michael Tonsager is a Navy veteran and former Aviation Electronics Technician with a master's degree in Strategic Leadership, per his campaign site. He is running for the open Sherburne County Auditor seat against Brenda Davis, a 12-year employee of the Auditor-Treasurer's Office.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sherburne County Auditor, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Full race pageRecorderNonpartisan race · Holly Menke
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Holly Menke Nonpartisan
Holly Menke appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sherburne County Recorder, 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 Holly Menke.
Holly Menke is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sherburne County Recorder, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Full race pageSheriffNonpartisan race · Benjamin Zawacki
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Benjamin Zawacki Nonpartisan
- Public safety and crime prevention through training, victim advocacy and data-driven policing
- Fiscal responsibility and transparent budgeting
- Staff safety and workforce development amid statewide staffing shortages
Per the campaign site.
About Benjamin Zawacki
Ben Zawacki is a 19-year veteran of the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office who currently serves as Commander of Operations, per his campaign site. He has been endorsed by retiring Sheriff Brott, who is stepping down after 18 years in office, per KNSI.
Benjamin Zawacki is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sherburne County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Full race pageAttorneyNonpartisan race · Hans Larson · Dawn Nyhus
Hans Larson and Dawn Nyhus are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sherburne County Attorney.
Hans Larson Nonpartisan
- Has focused his prosecution work on crimes against victims of domestic and sexual assault
- Serves on the board of Rivers of Hope, a family violence advocacy organization
- Campaigns on the slogan 'Safer, Stronger, Sherburne'
Per the campaign site.
About Hans Larson
Hans Larson is a prosecutor with 15 years of experience in Minnesota, currently handling felony domestic assault, protective order, and criminal sexual conduct cases at the Wright County Attorney's Office, per his campaign site. He previously served as an assistant county attorney in Polk and Sherburne counties and holds degrees from the University of Minnesota and Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
Dawn Nyhus Nonpartisan
- Maintaining a strong working relationship with law enforcement for effective investigations and prosecutions
- Providing sound legal counsel to county departments, boards and administration
- Improving communication and collaboration to reduce the burden on crime victims
Per the campaign site.
About Dawn Nyhus
Dawn Nyhus is the incumbent Sherburne County Attorney, appointed to the office in May 2025 after 18 years in the Sherburne County Attorney's Office, per her campaign site. She has worked as a criminal prosecutor since 2008 specializing in sexual assault and serious person crimes, and has served as Lead Assistant County Attorney in both the Criminal and Civil Divisions, per the same site.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sherburne County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Full race pageJudges
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 1Nonpartisan race · Juanita C. Freeman
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Juanita C. Freeman Nonpartisan
Juanita C. Freeman is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Washington County District Court on Nov. 13, 2018, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously a senior assistant Hennepin County attorney in the adult prosecution and child protection divisions, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Juanita C. Freeman 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 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright 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 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 2Nonpartisan race · Carrie A. Doom
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Carrie A. Doom Nonpartisan
Carrie A. Doom is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Carrie A. Doom 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 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright 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 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 4Nonpartisan race · Suzanne M Brown
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Suzanne M Brown Nonpartisan
Suzanne M Brown is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Anoka County District Court on August 19, 2019, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously senior attorney and criminal division head at the Scott County Attorney's Office, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Suzanne M Brown 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 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright 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 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 6Nonpartisan race · Stoney L. Hiljus
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Stoney L. Hiljus Nonpartisan
Stoney L. Hiljus is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Pine County District Court on April 9, 2012, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2014 and 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously city attorney for Coon Rapids and city administrator for Cambridge, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Stoney L. Hiljus 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 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright 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 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 7Nonpartisan race · Viet-Hanh Winchell
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Viet-Hanh Winchell Nonpartisan Incumbent
Judge Viet-Hanh Winchell was appointed to the Tenth Judicial District bench by Governor Tim Walz on May 13, 2024, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. She earned her J.D. from Hamline University School of Law and previously worked as a solo practitioner and as court-appointed counsel in child protection and guardianship cases. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Viet-Hanh Winchell 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 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright 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 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 8Nonpartisan race · Laura A. Pietan
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Laura A. Pietan Nonpartisan
Laura A. Pietan is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Washington County District Court Feb. 4, 2019, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously deputy city attorney and senior assistant city attorney for the City of St. Paul, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Laura A. Pietan 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 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright 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 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 9Nonpartisan race · Sheridan Hawley
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Sheridan Hawley Nonpartisan Incumbent
Judge Sheridan Hawley was appointed to the Tenth Judicial District bench by Governor Mark Dayton on May 24, 2012, and was elected in 2014 and 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. He earned his J.D. from the University of California Hastings College of Law and previously worked in the Tenth Judicial District Public Defender's Office and the Kanabec County Attorney's Office. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Sheridan Hawley 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 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright 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 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 14Nonpartisan race · Justin Collins
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Justin Collins Nonpartisan
Justin Collins is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Anoka County District Court on September 23, 2024, by Governor Tim Walz, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant public defender in the Tenth Judicial District and an assistant county attorney in Washington and Anoka counties, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Justin Collins 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 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright 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 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 15Nonpartisan race · Thomas Robert Lehmann
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Thomas Robert Lehmann Nonpartisan
Thomas Robert Lehmann is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Anoka County District Court on July 2, 2018, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously a shareholder at Eckberg Lammers P.C. and owner and partner attorney at Lehmann & Lutter, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Thomas Robert Lehmann 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 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright 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 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 17Nonpartisan race · Patrick W. Flanagan
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Patrick W. Flanagan Nonpartisan
Patrick W. Flanagan is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Washington County District Court by Governor Mark Dayton on February 21, 2018, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously operated the Flanagan Law Office and served as elected Mower County Attorney from 2003 to 2006, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Patrick W. Flanagan 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 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright 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 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 19Nonpartisan race · Tricia Loehr
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tricia Loehr Nonpartisan
Tricia Loehr is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Anoka County District Court on Jan. 13, 2025, by Governor Tim Walz, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant county attorney in Washington and Dakota counties, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Tricia Loehr 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 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright 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 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 22Nonpartisan race · Melissa Saterbak
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Melissa Saterbak Nonpartisan
Melissa Saterbak is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Anoka County District Court by Governor Tim Walz on Sept. 30, 2019, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant Anoka County and Mille Lacs County attorney, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Melissa Saterbak 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 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright 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 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 23Nonpartisan race · Catherine (Kate) McPherson
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Catherine (Kate) McPherson Nonpartisan
Catherine (Kate) McPherson is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Wright County District Court Nov. 9, 2011, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2014 and 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant county attorney and head of operations for the Anoka County Attorney's Office, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Catherine (Kate) McPherson 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 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright 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 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 24Nonpartisan race · Karin L. McCarthy
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Karin L. McCarthy Nonpartisan
Karin L. McCarthy is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Anoka County District Court by Governor Mark Dayton on Feb. 5, 2018, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant Washington County attorney and staff attorney for Tubman, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Karin L. McCarthy 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 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright 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 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 28Nonpartisan race · Karen B. Schommer
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Karen B. Schommer Nonpartisan
Karen B. Schommer is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Anoka County District Court by Governor Mark Dayton on Nov. 26, 2018, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously deputy criminal chief for major crimes at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Karen B. Schommer 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 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright 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 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 29Nonpartisan race · Jacob Fischmann
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jacob Fischmann Nonpartisan
Jacob Fischmann is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Kanabec County District Court by Governor Tim Walz on September 3, 2025, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant Minnesota attorney general and senior assistant Hennepin County attorney, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Jacob Fischmann 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 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright 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 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 32Nonpartisan race · Elizabeth H. Strand
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Elizabeth H. Strand Nonpartisan
Elizabeth H. Strand is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed Chief Judge of the Wright County District Court by Governor Mark Dayton on Sept. 10, 2012, and elected in 2014 and 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously a prosecuting attorney for the cities of Annandale and Buffalo, Minnesota, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Elizabeth H. Strand 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 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright 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 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 38Nonpartisan race · Ben Lacy · Rebecca A. Waxse
Ben Lacy Nonpartisan
Ben Lacy is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 38, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Rebecca A. Waxse Nonpartisan
Rebecca A. Waxse is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 38, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Ben Lacy and Rebecca A. Waxse are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for this seat. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright 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 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 43Nonpartisan race · Heather Pipenhagen
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Heather Pipenhagen Nonpartisan
Heather Pipenhagen is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Sherburne County District Court Nov. 6, 2024, by Governor Tim Walz, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant county attorney in Dakota and Washington counties, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Heather Pipenhagen 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 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright 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 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 45Nonpartisan race · Jennifer D. Peterson
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jennifer D. Peterson Nonpartisan
Jennifer D. Peterson is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Anoka County District Court by Governor Tim Walz on October 14, 2024, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously a Tenth District public defender serving Sherburne, Chisago, Anoka and Washington counties, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Jennifer D. Peterson 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 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright 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 2Nonpartisan race · Christine Jurek
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Christine Jurek Nonpartisan Incumbent
Christine Jurek appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sherburne 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 Christine Jurek.
Christine Jurek is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sherburne 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 4Nonpartisan race · Jason Selvog
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jason Selvog Nonpartisan Incumbent
Jason Selvog serves on the Sherburne County Soil and Water Conservation District board representing District IV, per the district's website. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Jason Selvog is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sherburne County Soil and Water Supervisor District 4, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Sherburne County is split across 7 Minnesota Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressMinnesota Senate: 3 districtsDistricts 14, 27, 30
Minnesota Senate District 14Aric Putnam (D) · Bernie Perryman (R)
Aric Putnam Democratic-Farmer-Labor Incumbent
- Affordable housing
- Safe, thriving neighborhoods
- Support for schools
Per the campaign site.
About Aric Putnam
Aric Putnam has served as the State Senator for the St. Cloud region since January 2021, per his campaign site. Putnam is a professor of communication at Saint John's University and the College of St. Benedict and has taught for more than twenty-five years, per his campaign site. Putnam earned a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, per his campaign site.
Bernie Perryman Republican
- Supports accountability and transparency in government spending
- Supports tax relief, including permanently ending the tax on seniors' Social Security benefits
Per the campaign site.
About Bernie Perryman
Bernie Perryman is a two-term member of the Minnesota House of Representatives who owns and operates two Batteries Plus stores in St. Cloud and Sauk Rapids, per her campaign site. Perryman previously was part owner and CEO of the beverage distributor C&L Distributing and served as Chair of the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce, per her campaign site. Perryman is running for Minnesota Senate District 14, per her campaign site.
Aric Putnam (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Bernie Perryman (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 14; Aric Putnam 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 Senate District 27Andrew Mathews (R) · Brandon Van Dover (D)
Andrew Mathews Republican Incumbent
Andrew Mathews is the sitting Republican senator for Minnesota Senate District 27, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory.
Brandon Van Dover Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Brandon Van Dover is the DFL candidate for Minnesota Senate District 27, challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Andrew Mathews, per Hometown Source. The district covers Sherburne County and parts of Mille Lacs County, including Princeton. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Andrew Mathews (Republican), Brandon Van Dover (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 27; Andrew Mathews 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 Senate District 30Eric Lucero (R) · Leah Temple (D)
Eric Lucero Republican Incumbent
Eric Lucero has served in the Minnesota Senate since 2022, representing District 30, after four terms in the Minnesota House beginning in 2014, per the Minnesota Senate. Lucero serves as ranking minority member on the Housing and Homelessness Prevention Committee and also sits on the Education Finance and Elections committees, per the Minnesota Senate.
Leah Temple Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Address everyday household affordability concerns
- Support responsible state budgeting
- Protect environmental resources
Per the campaign site.
About Leah Temple
Temple is a parent, software developer and birth doula, per the campaign site.
Eric Lucero (Republican), Leah Temple (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 30; Eric Lucero 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: 4 districtsDistricts 14B, 27A, 27B, 30B
Minnesota House District 14BZachary "Zach" Dorholt (D) · Sue Ek (R)
Zachary "Zach" Dorholt Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Supports policies that ease everyday costs for working families
- Supports expanding affordable health care, including mental health services
- Supports fully funded, equitable public schools
Per the campaign site.
About Zachary "Zach" Dorholt
Zachary Dorholt is a mental health professional with degrees in community development and counseling psychology from St. Cloud State University, per campaign site.
Sue Ek Republican
- Supports law enforcement
- Focuses on improving the local economy
- Focuses on fighting fraud in government
Per the campaign site.
About Sue Ek
Sue Ek is a longtime St. Cloud resident and communications professional with more than 30 years supporting women, families and nonprofit organizations, per campaign site. Sue Ek has served on the City of St. Cloud's Transportation Infrastructure Advisory Board, per campaign site.
Zachary "Zach" Dorholt (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Sue Ek (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 14B. Not on the November ballot: Dan Wolgamott, 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 27AVanessa Davenport (D) · Shane Mekeland (R)
Vanessa Davenport Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Supports strengthening transparency around political spending
- Supports requiring companies to cover infrastructure and water costs from AI data centers with public oversight
- Supports reliable, affordable energy with ratepayer protections
Per the campaign site.
About Vanessa Davenport
Vanessa Davenport is a military veteran, per campaign site.
Shane Mekeland Republican Incumbent
- Supports rebuilding the economy, providing tax relief and reducing state regulations on businesses
- Supports cutting and reforming taxes and reducing regulations that limit job growth
Per the campaign site.
About Shane Mekeland
Shane Mekeland is the State Representative for Minnesota House District 27A, per his campaign site. Mekeland has been self-employed for most of his career as a convenience store manager and owner and as a residential building general contractor, per his campaign site.
Vanessa Davenport (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Shane Mekeland (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 27A; Shane Mekeland 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 27BBryan Lawrence (R) · Charles A. McConaughay (D)
Bryan Lawrence Republican Incumbent
Bryan Lawrence is an agriculture and business owner who represents District 27B in the Minnesota House. He holds a degree in agricultural business administration from the University of Minnesota, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. Elected in 2024, he serves on the Agriculture Finance and Policy, Education Finance, and Education Policy committees. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Charles A. McConaughay Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Charles A. McConaughay is the DFL candidate for Minnesota House District 27B, challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Bryan Lawrence, per Hometown Source. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Bryan Lawrence (Republican), Charles A. McConaughay (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 27B; Bryan Lawrence 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 30BChad Westberg (R) · Keenan Gentry (D)
Chad Westberg Republican
- Supports lower taxes and government accountability
- Backs law enforcement
- Supports religious liberty and parental rights
Per the campaign site.
About Chad Westberg
Westberg has worked more than a decade in the ethanol and agricultural-solutions industry and now operates his own small business in Elk River, per the campaign site. He has volunteered as a football coach for more than 10 years, per the campaign site.
Keenan Gentry Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Gentry is a truck driver of a decade who previously worked as an auto mechanic, oilfield worker, retail associate and pizza delivery driver, per the campaign site. He is a Marine Corps veteran who served from 2007 to 2011 with two combat deployments, per the campaign site.
Chad Westberg (Republican), Keenan Gentry (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 30B. Not on the November ballot: Paul Novotny, 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 pageBallot questions
One local ballot question from official county, city and school district lists. Countywide questions appear on every ballot in Sherburne County; city, school district and special-district questions only inside the jurisdiction named. Statewide measures are listed separately.
School District Question 1: School District Question 1 Approval of Bond Issue and Capital Project Levy AuthorizationIndependent School District No. 728 (Elk River Area Schools) · Would authorize the school board to issue up to $350,000,000 in school building bonds and adopt a capital project levy of 5.579% of net tax capacity to fund school facility and capital projects described in the ballot question.
Would authorize the school board to issue up to $350,000,000 in school building bonds and adopt a capital project levy of 5.579% of net tax capacity to fund school facility and capital projects described in the ballot question.
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