Wright County, Minnesota

Wright County Commissioner District 1

2 candidates are tracked for Wright County Commissioner District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christine A Husom and Terry Strege. Candidate information follows official Wright County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Wright County Commissioner District 1, 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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Christine A Husom

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Balancing preservation of rural farmland with growth in one of the state's fastest-growing counties
Serving with honesty, integrity and responsibility

Biography

Christine A. Husom is a former Wright County Commissioner who served 10 years on the board before retiring in December 2022. She previously worked in law enforcement and served in the Minnesota House, and is also the author of several mystery novels, per KRWC 1360 AM. She filed to return to the open District 1 seat after Commissioner Tina Diedrick announced she would not seek reelection. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

Terry Strege

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Wants to maintain fiscal responsibility and control property taxes
Supports law enforcement and first responders
Wants to address rural infrastructure needs and promote smart, balanced development

Biography

Terry Strege is a retired Wright County Sheriff's Office deputy with more than 33 years of service, per KRWC 1360 AM. He is running for the District 1 seat being vacated by Commissioner Tina Diedrick. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wright County Commissioner District 1 in 2026?

When is the Wright County Commissioner District 1 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.

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Candidate roster from official Wright County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Christine A Husom, full profile Terry Strege, full profile Official Minnesota election office