Sherburne County, Minnesota

Sherburne County Commissioner District 3

2 candidates are tracked for Sherburne County Commissioner District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gregg Felber and Mark Swanson. Candidate information follows official Sherburne County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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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Gregg Felber

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

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.

Biography

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.

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Mark Swanson

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Lowering government spending to protect family budgets
Reducing regulatory burden on businesses
Action on election integrity

Per the Elk River Star News.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Sherburne County Commissioner District 3 in 2026?

When is the Sherburne County Commissioner District 3 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 Sherburne 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 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

Gregg Felber, full profile Mark Swanson, full profile Official Minnesota election office