8 candidates are tracked across 6 Benton County races for the 2026 election, led by the Benton County Commissioner District 2 contest. Preview your Benton County, Minnesota sample ballot for 2026: browse tracked local races, then enter your ZIP code to confirm which districts and offices appear on your exact ballot.
These race previews show candidates we’re tracking now. A ZIP code shows your statewide and congressional races; a street address adds county and city contests.
Enter your ZIP code at theballotbrief.com to see your exact 2026 ballot.
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Local Snapshot
Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateMinnesota
Races Listed6
Profiles8
Benton County Sample Ballot 2026: Races We’re Tracking
Local races are address-specific. This guide previews tracked contests, while the lookup tool narrows the list to a voter’s exact address. Tap any name to see the race, full candidate profiles, and everything else on your exact ballot.
Edward "Ed" Popp is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Benton County Commissioner District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Edward "Ed" Popp▾
Edward "Ed" Popp appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Benton County Commissioner District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Steven J. Heinen is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Benton County Commissioner District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Steven J. Heinen▾
Steven J. Heinen appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Benton County Commissioner District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Christine Scherbing appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Benton County Auditor/Treasurer, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Kathleen Reuter is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Benton County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Kathleen Reuter▾
Kathleen Reuter appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Benton County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Joseph Jordan is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Benton County Soil and Water Supervisor District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Joseph Jordan▾
Joseph Jordan appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Benton County Soil and Water Supervisor District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Note: Use address lookup for your exact ballot; local pages preview tracked races.Profiles: Hand-verified profiles are added race by race; always confirm with the official election office linked above.
