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Carver County, Minnesota

Judge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 7

One candidate is tracked for Judge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 7, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Matthew Schmidt. Candidate information follows official Carver County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

MinnesotaCarver County › Judge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 7

Matthew Schmidt is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.

Matthew Schmidt

Nonpartisan

Biography
Matthew Schmidt is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 7, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.

Questions about this race

Who is running for Judge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 7 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Judge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 7, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Matthew Schmidt. Candidate information follows official Carver County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Judge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 7 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 Carver 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.

Sources
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Candidate roster from official Carver County and state election office filings, last verified 2026-09-11. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Minnesota election office, or see the full Carver County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.