Washington County, Minnesota

Washington County Attorney

One candidate is tracked for Washington County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kevin M. Magnuson. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kevin M. Magnuson is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

What this office does

District attorney or prosecutor. The district attorney is the chief prosecutor for the county or judicial district. The office decides which criminal charges to file, negotiates pleas, tries cases and, in many states, advises county government or handles child support and juvenile matters. The office sets local charging and diversion policies within state law.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. Every voter in Washington County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Kevin M. Magnuson

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Vigorously prosecuting violations of the law while offering second chances for non-violent offenders
Empowering crime victims with a voice in the justice system
Balancing accountability and rehabilitation in juvenile justice through diversion programs

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kevin Magnuson is the Washington County Attorney, seeking reelection to another four-year term in 2026, per his campaign site. He earned a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1999, spent 20 years in private civil litigation practice, joined the Washington County Attorney's Office in 2019, and was elected County Attorney in 2023.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Washington County Attorney in 2026?

When is the Washington County Attorney 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 Washington County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Washington County and state election office filings, last verified September 21, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Kevin M. Magnuson, full profile Official Minnesota election office