Todd County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

Todd County, Minnesota

29 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 26 Todd County races, led by the Todd County Commissioner District 2 contest.

26 races on the November ballot · 29 candidates
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County offices

Commissioner District 2Nonpartisan race · Tim Denny

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Tim Denny Nonpartisan Incumbent

Tim Denny appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Todd County Commissioner 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 Tim Denny.

Tim Denny is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Todd County Commissioner District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

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Commissioner District 4Nonpartisan race · Lew Noska

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Lew Noska Nonpartisan

Lew Noska appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Todd County Commissioner District 4, 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 Lew Noska.

Lew Noska is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Todd County Commissioner District 4, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

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Auditor/TreasurerNonpartisan race · Denise Gaida · Brittney Jordan

Denise Gaida and Brittney Jordan are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Todd County Auditor/Treasurer.

Denise Gaida Nonpartisan Incumbent

Denise Gaida is the incumbent Todd County Auditor-Treasurer, running for reelection in 2026, per the county's official notice of filing. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

Brittney Jordan Nonpartisan

Brittney Jordan appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Todd County Auditor/Treasurer, 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 Brittney Jordan.

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

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RecorderNonpartisan race · Kimberly Bosl

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Kimberly Bosl Nonpartisan

Kimberly Bosl appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Todd 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 Kimberly Bosl.

Kimberly Bosl is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Todd County Recorder, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

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SheriffNonpartisan race · Mike Allen

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Mike Allen Nonpartisan Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Says he would never ask staff to do something he would not do himself
  • Emphasizes ethical conduct and doing the right thing every day
About Mike Allen

Mike Allen is from Swanville and joined the Todd County Sheriff's Department in 2010, per an In-Home News profile from his 2022 campaign. He now serves as Todd County Sheriff. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

Mike Allen is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Todd County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

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AttorneyNonpartisan race · John Eric Lindemann

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

John Eric Lindemann Nonpartisan

John Eric Lindemann appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Todd County Attorney, 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 John Eric Lindemann.

John Eric Lindemann is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Todd County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

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Judges

Judge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 2Nonpartisan race · Michael Leeser

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Michael Leeser Nonpartisan

Michael Leeser is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Clay County District Court September 3, 2024, by Governor Tim Walz, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant Clay County attorney, 2014-2024, and former president of the Clay County Bar Association, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

Michael Leeser 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 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena 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.

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Judge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 8Nonpartisan race · Matthew E. Engelking

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Matthew E. Engelking Nonpartisan

Matthew E. Engelking is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Stearns County District Court by Governor Tim Walz on July 22, 2019, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously chief of the juvenile division and senior attorney in the Stearns County Attorney's Office, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

Matthew E. Engelking 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 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena 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.

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Judge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 9Nonpartisan race · Michelle Winkis Lawson

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Michelle Winkis Lawson Nonpartisan

Michelle Winkis Lawson is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Becker County District Court Nov. 14, 2012, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2014 and 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously chief assistant and interim Clay County Attorney, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

Michelle Winkis Lawson 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 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena 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.

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Judge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 11Nonpartisan race · Andrew Pearson

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Andrew Pearson Nonpartisan

Andrew Pearson is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Stearns County District Court by Governor Mark Dayton on Nov. 1, 2013, and elected in 2014 and 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously a Seventh District public defender, 1999-2007, and an attorney at Bradshaw & Bryant, PLLC, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

Andrew Pearson 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 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena 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.

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Judge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 12Nonpartisan race · Kevin M. Miller

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Kevin M. Miller Nonpartisan

Kevin M. Miller is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Otter Tail County District Court May 7, 2018, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant Becker County attorney and owner of the Miller Law Office, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

Kevin M. Miller 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 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena 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.

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Judge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 13Nonpartisan race · Michelle Clark

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Michelle Clark Nonpartisan

Michelle Clark is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Douglas County District Court by Governor Mark Dayton on June 21, 2018, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant Douglas County attorney, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

Michelle Clark 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 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena 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.

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Judge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 14Nonpartisan race · Meriel Lester

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Meriel Lester Nonpartisan

Meriel Lester is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Morrison County District Court September 12, 2025, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously assistant chief of the domestic violence unit and an assistant attorney in the Stearns County Attorney's Office, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

Meriel Lester 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 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena 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.

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Judge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 15Nonpartisan race · Ole Tvedten

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Ole Tvedten Nonpartisan

Ole Tvedten is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed September 9, 2024, by Governor Tim Walz, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously criminal division chief and an assistant attorney in the Stearns County Attorney's Office, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

Ole Tvedten 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 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena 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.

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Judge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 21Nonpartisan race · Robert J. Raupp

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Robert J. Raupp Nonpartisan

Robert J. Raupp is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Benton County District Court June 3, 2013, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2014 and 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously Benton County Attorney, 2000-2013, and first assistant Benton County attorney, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

Robert J. Raupp 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 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena 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.

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Judge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 22Nonpartisan race · Doug Clark

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Doug Clark Nonpartisan

Doug Clark is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Wadena County District Court by Governor Mark Dayton on Nov. 29, 2018, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an attorney and supervising attorney at Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

Doug Clark 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 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena 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.

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Judge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 24Nonpartisan race · Karl L. Schmidt

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Karl L. Schmidt Nonpartisan

Karl L. Schmidt is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Benton County District Court on July 29, 2024, by Governor Tim Walz, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously Benton County Attorney and senior assistant Benton County attorney, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

Karl L. Schmidt 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 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena 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.

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Judge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 26Nonpartisan race · Mark J. Herzing

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Mark J. Herzing Nonpartisan

Mark J. Herzing is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Mille Lacs County District Court Feb. 1, 2019, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant Mille Lacs County attorney and a teacher and coach in the Cambridge-Isanti and Milaca school districts, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

Mark J. Herzing 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 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena 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.

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Judge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 27Nonpartisan race · Tammy L. Merkins

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Tammy L. Merkins Nonpartisan

Tammy L. Merkins is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Clay County District Court by Governor Mark Dayton on June 1, 2018, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously Becker County Attorney and a partner at Thorwaldsen, Malmstrom, Sorum, Majors & Merkins, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

Tammy L. Merkins 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 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena 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.

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Judge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 28Nonpartisan race · Antoinette C. Wetzel

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Antoinette C. Wetzel Nonpartisan

Antoinette C. Wetzel is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Morrison County District Court July 23, 2018, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously ran the Wetzel Law Firm and served as a qualified neutral mediator and city attorney for Royalton and Little Falls, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

Antoinette C. Wetzel 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 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena 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.

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Judge, Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court, Seat 30Nonpartisan race · Jade M. Rosenfeldt

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Jade M. Rosenfeldt Nonpartisan

Jade M. Rosenfeldt is a judge of the Minnesota 7th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Clay County District Court by Governor Tim Walz on November 1, 2019, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously a shareholder attorney at Vogel Law Firm, 2008-2019, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

Jade M. Rosenfeldt 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 7th Judicial District covers Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena 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.

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Districts and boards

Soil and Water Supervisor District 1Nonpartisan race · Barbara James

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Barbara James Nonpartisan

Barbara James appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Todd County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1, 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 Barbara James.

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

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Soil and Water Supervisor District 3Nonpartisan race · Dale Katterhagen

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Dale Katterhagen Nonpartisan

Dale Katterhagen appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Todd County Soil and Water Supervisor District 3, 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 Dale Katterhagen.

Dale Katterhagen is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Todd County Soil and Water Supervisor District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

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Soil and Water Supervisor District 5Nonpartisan race · Jason Kreemer

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Jason Kreemer Nonpartisan

Jason Kreemer appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Todd County Soil and Water Supervisor District 5, 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 Jason Kreemer.

Jason Kreemer is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Todd County Soil and Water Supervisor District 5, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

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Minnesota Senate District 5Mike Wiener (R) · Skylar Fynboh (D)

Mike Wiener Republican

Top priorities
  • Opposes local property tax increases that outpace household income growth
  • Supports requiring photo identification to vote
  • Wants to limit government mandates on businesses and individuals

Per the campaign site.

About Mike Wiener

Mike Wiener is a business owner who studied sales and marketing at St. Cloud Technical College, according to his official House biography. Paul Utke, per KAXE. He faces a DFL opponent in the November general election.

Skylar Fynboh Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Skylar Fynboh is the DFL-endorsed candidate for Minnesota Senate District 5, per the Brainerd Dispatch. He grew up between Akeley and Nevis on his family's farm, attended Nevis School and the Perpich Center for the Arts, and has worked as a firefighter and EMT across Greater Minnesota; he currently works in IT with Scamp Trailers while building his own business.

Mike Wiener (Republican), Skylar Fynboh (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 5. Not on the November ballot: Paul J. Utke, 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.

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Minnesota House District 5BMaggie Evers (D) · Jonathan Claussen (R)

Maggie Evers Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities
  • Wants to make quality health care, mental health care and emergency services more accessible and affordable, including broadband funding for telehealth
  • Supports lowering vehicle registration costs and addressing rural property taxes
  • Backs keeping public school funding in the public school system

Per the campaign site.

About Maggie Evers

Evers is a clinical social worker specializing in mental health care, workplace-safety policy, and community crisis response, per the campaign site. She grew up in rural Minnesota and is part of a blended family that she describes as politically bipartisan, per the campaign site.

Jonathan Claussen Republican

Top priorities
  • Supporting family-focused policies and parental involvement in children's upbringing
  • Protecting Second Amendment rights and farming autonomy
  • Reducing government regulation and supporting free markets

Per the campaign site.

About Jonathan Claussen

Claussen is a family physician who practiced for more than 25 years at Lakewood Health System in Staples and Browerville, Minnesota, before setting aside his practice to run for office, per the campaign site. He also serves as president of goFam Ministries, an organization focused on families and marriages, and hosts a weekly podcast, per the campaign site.

Maggie Evers (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Jonathan Claussen (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 5B. Not on the November ballot: Mike Wiener, 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.

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Ballot questions

4 local ballot questions from official county, city and school district lists. Countywide questions appear on every ballot in Todd County; city, school district and special-district questions only inside the jurisdiction named. Statewide measures are listed separately.

Township Question 1: Shall Bruce Township Adopt New Terms For SupervisorsBruce Township · Would set six-year terms for town board supervisors starting in 2027, instead of the current shorter term.

Would set six-year terms for town board supervisors starting in 2027, instead of the current shorter term.

Yes: Town board supervisors serve six-year terms beginning in 2027.
No: Supervisor terms stay at their current length.
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Township Question 1: Option D - Abandon Clerk/Treasurer PositionBurleene Township · Would undo a prior combination of the clerk and treasurer offices, separating them back into two elected positions.

Would undo a prior combination of the clerk and treasurer offices, separating them back into two elected positions.

Yes: The clerk and treasurer become separate elected positions again.
No: The clerk and treasurer positions stay combined as adopted previously.
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Township Question 2: Option B - Appointment of Clerk and Treasurer PositionBurleene Township · Would combine the elected offices of town clerk and town treasurer into a single elected clerk-treasurer position.

Would combine the elected offices of town clerk and town treasurer into a single elected clerk-treasurer position.

Yes: The clerk and treasurer offices are combined into one elected position.
No: The clerk and treasurer remain separate elected offices.
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School District Question 1: Renewal of Expiring Capital Project Levy To Fund TechnologyIndependent School District No. 743 (Sauk Centre Public Schools) · Would let the school board renew capital project levy authorization of 2.281% of the district's net tax capacity to fund technology, curriculum, transportation and facility maintenance costs.

Would let the school board renew capital project levy authorization of 2.281% of the district's net tax capacity to fund technology, curriculum, transportation and facility maintenance costs.

Yes: The district may levy the capital project authorization for ten years.
No: The district may not levy this capital project authorization and the existing authorization expires.
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Todd County 2026 election questions

Who is on the ballot in Todd County, Minnesota on November 3, 2026?

Todd County sample ballot 2026: see where the county auditor/treasurer, commissioner and county recorder candidates stand on taxes and agriculture. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.

When is the 2026 general election in Minnesota?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Minnesota are listed on the Minnesota election hub. Minnesota election hub →

What ballot questions are on the Todd County ballot?

4 ballot questions: Shall Bruce Township Adopt New Terms For Supervisors; Option D - Abandon Clerk/Treasurer Position; Option B - Appointment of Clerk and Treasurer Position; and more. Each question page explains what a yes vote and a no vote would do.

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