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Watonwan County, Minnesota

Watonwan County Auditor/Treasurer

One candidate is tracked for Watonwan County Auditor/Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kelly Pauling. Candidate information follows official Watonwan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kelly Pauling is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Watonwan County Auditor/Treasurer, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

What this office does

County treasurer. The county treasurer collects property taxes and other revenue, holds the county's funds, and invests them under state rules. The treasurer distributes tax collections to the county, cities, school districts and special districts that levy them. The office is a custodian of public money, not the body that sets the tax rate.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. Every voter in Watonwan County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Kelly Pauling, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Kelly Pauling

Nonpartisan Incumbent

Biography

Kelly Pauling appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Watonwan 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 Kelly Pauling.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Watonwan County Auditor/Treasurer in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Watonwan County Auditor/Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kelly Pauling. Candidate information follows official Watonwan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Watonwan County Auditor/Treasurer 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 Watonwan County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Watonwan County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Kelly Pauling, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office