Amy Rosing and Kim Frederick advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 38 and 25 percent, eliminating Zac Baer, Nathan Martin, Darin O Halvorson, and Brent Benscoter, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.
Kim Frederick▾
All that could be confirmed here is the certified filing for Becker County Auditor-Treasurer as listed by KAXE. She did not respond to KAXE's outreach and no occupation detail was verifiable within this review. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Priorities: A customer-service driven approach to the office · Cross-training and succession planning within the office · Improving information-sharing between county departments while keeping the office independent of county administration (per the Detroit Lakes Tribune)
Amy Rosing▾
All that could be confirmed here is the certified filing for Becker County Auditor-Treasurer as listed by KAXE. She did not respond to KAXE's outreach and no occupation detail was verifiable within this review. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Priorities: Accuracy, consistency and transparency in the office · Staying current with changing election and finance laws · Fostering collaborative teamwork among staff (per the Detroit Lakes Tribune)
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Becker County Commissioner District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Daniel Bergstrom▾
Daniel Bergstrom appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Becker County Commissioner District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate filing is the only verifiable source for Daniel Bergstrom.
Erica Jepson▾
Erica Jepson is a farmer and child welfare expert who worked at White Earth Indian Child Welfare and Becker County Human Services before taking a role with the Minnesota Department of Human Services, per the Detroit Lakes Tribune. She is running for the open District 1 seat being vacated by longtime Commissioner Larry Knutson, per the same paper. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Priorities: Supporting sheriff's deputies, saying county fiscal strength has relied on their work · Addressing county staff turnover, citing over 50 employee resignations under the new administrator · Bringing independent, fiscally responsible judgment to the board
David Meyer is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Becker County Commissioner District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
David MeyerIncumbent▾
David Meyer appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Becker County Commissioner District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate filing is the only verifiable source for David Meyer.
Priorities: Wants to address county employee retention, noting more than 50 workers have left since January · Points to his business experience with employees and budgets · Wants the county to work better with the city of Detroit Lakes
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Becker County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Shane Richard▾
Shane Richard is chief deputy of the Becker County Sheriff's Office, per his campaign site. He has 27 years in law enforcement, including 11 years as chief deputy under retiring Sheriff Todd Glander, per his campaign site and the Detroit Lakes Tribune.
Priorities: Increase deputy, jail, and dispatcher staffing levels · Place school resource deputies and revive the D.A.R.E. program · Adopt next-generation 911 and drone technology
Luke Sweere▾
Luke Sweere is a lieutenant with the Becker County Sheriff's Office who has spent 27 years in law enforcement, including six years as an officer and police chief in Frazee, per the Detroit Lakes Tribune. He is running to succeed retiring Sheriff Todd Glander. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Priorities: Invest in ongoing training and expand community partnerships for evolving public-safety challenges · Uphold integrity, trust and respect as standards across the sheriff's office · Strengthen ties with local schools and businesses through more transparency and communication
Brian W. McDonald is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Becker County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Brian W. McDonaldIncumbent▾
Brian W. McDonald appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Becker County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate filing is the only verifiable source for Brian W. McDonald.
Curtis R. Ballard is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Becker County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Curtis R. Ballard▾
Curtis R. Ballard appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Becker County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate filing is the only verifiable source for Curtis R. Ballard.
Eugene Pavelko is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Becker County Soil and Water Supervisor District 4, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Eugene Pavelko▾
Eugene Pavelko appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Becker County Soil and Water Supervisor District 4, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate filing is the only verifiable source for Eugene Pavelko.
Dan R. Rogers (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Steve Green (Republican), Calvin Larson Jr (UNI) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 2; Steve Green is the sitting member, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). 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.
Dan R. Rogers · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Dan R. Rogers is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Steve Green · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Steve Green served in the Minnesota House from 2012 through 2020 before being elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2022, according to his official Senate biography. He is seeking a second Senate term representing District 2 and serves as ranking minority member of the Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Calvin Larson Jr · UNI▾
Calvin Larson Jr is the UNI candidate for Minnesota Senate District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Rob Kupec (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Austin Peterson (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 4; Rob Kupec is the sitting member, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). 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.
Rob Kupec · Democratic-Farmer-LaborIncumbent▾
Rob Kupec is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Rob Kupec is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). This name has not yet been researched.
Austin Peterson · Republican▾
Austin Peterson is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
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.
Mike Wiener · Republican▾
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.
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)
Skylar Fynboh · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Skylar Fynboh is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Emily Thabes (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Matt Bliss (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 2B; Matt Bliss is the sitting member, per the Minnesota House of Representatives's official member directory (house.mn.gov). 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.
Emily Thabes · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Emily Thabes is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 2B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Matt Bliss · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Matt Bliss is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 2B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Matt Bliss is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota House of Representatives's official member directory (house.mn.gov). This name has not yet been researched.
Thaddeus Laugisch (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Jim Joy (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 4B; Jim Joy is the sitting member, per the Minnesota House of Representatives's official member directory (house.mn.gov). 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.
Thaddeus Laugisch · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Thaddeus Laugisch has worked for 16 years as a designer and safety director for Cava Construction, Inc. of Fargo, according to the Detroit Lakes Tribune. He received the DFL endorsement by a unanimous vote of district convention delegates for the 2026 House District 4B race. A previously reported campaign site for him at tl4mnh4b.com no longer displays campaign content and was not linked. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Jim Joy · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Jim Joy was first elected to the Minnesota House in 2022 and previously served as mayor of Hawley and on the Hawley City Council, according to the Detroit Lakes Tribune. He represents District 4B and faces a rematch against the same DFL challenger from 2024. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Dan S. Mitchell (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Krista Knudsen (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 5A; Krista Knudsen is the sitting member, per the Minnesota House of Representatives's official member directory (house.mn.gov). 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.
Dan S. Mitchell · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Dan Mitchell of rural Pequot Lakes served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force as a computer and communications specialist and now works as a cybersecurity engineer, according to the Park Rapids Enterprise. He also has experience in emergency services work, including EMS and firefighting, per the Detroit Lakes Tribune. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Krista Knudsen · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Krista Knudsen co-owns Cowboy's Restaurant in Lake Shore with her husband Kevin, according to her campaign site. She served eight years on the Lake Shore City Council and two years as mayor before her election to the Minnesota House, where she represents District 5A.
Priorities: Supports cutting taxes and reducing government waste · Backs ending state education mandates in favor of local control · Supports law enforcement and reducing crime (per the campaign site)
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