Washington County, Minnesota

Washington County Commissioner District 5

2 candidates are tracked for Washington County Commissioner District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brian McCoy and Simi Patnaik. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Commissioner District 5, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

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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Brian McCoy

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Focuses on public transportation infrastructure and transit accessibility
Supports workforce development and housing affordability
Wants a more accountable, responsive county government

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Brian McCoy is the state project selection coordinator at the Minnesota Department of Transportation and a member of Washington County's Planning Advisory Commission, per a wire report. He is running for the open District 5 seat after Commissioner Michelle Clasen said she would not seek reelection.

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Simi Patnaik

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Spending wisely to keep the county fiscally healthy now and in the future
Smart infrastructure investment to meet community needs
Protecting clean water for future generations

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Simi Patnaik is vice chair of the South Washington County School Board and manages Woodbury Thrives, a Woodbury Community Foundation wellness program, per her campaign site. She holds a BA from Wellesley College and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and is running for the open Washington County Commissioner District 5 seat after Commissioner Michelle Clasen chose not to seek reelection.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Washington County Commissioner District 5 in 2026?

When is the Washington County Commissioner District 5 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?

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 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

Brian McCoy, full profile Simi Patnaik, full profile Official Minnesota election office