Sherburne County, Minnesota

Sherburne County Auditor

2 candidates are tracked for Sherburne County Auditor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brenda Davis and Michael Tonsager. Candidate information follows official Sherburne County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sherburne County Auditor, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

What this office does

County auditor. The county auditor keeps the county's books, processes payments and payroll, and prepares financial reports. In some states the auditor also calculates property tax rates, oversees elections or certifies the budget. The office is a check on how county money is spent.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. Every voter in Sherburne County votes on this seat.

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Brenda Davis

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

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.

Biography

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.

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Michael Tonsager

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

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.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Sherburne County Auditor in 2026?

When is the Sherburne County Auditor 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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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Brenda Davis, full profile Michael Tonsager, full profile Official Minnesota election office