Aaron Young and Leslie Bouchonville advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan special-election primary with about 36 and 26 percent, eliminating Jim Lundgren and Fred Hage, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.
Leslie Bouchonville▾
Bouchonville spent nearly 30 years with the Pine River-Backus Family Center and Northland Family Center, working in program development and budget and grant management, per the campaign site. Bouchonville has also served on the Pine River-Backus School Board and volunteered with the Cass County Sheriff's Mounted Posse, per the campaign site.
Priorities: Mental health and substance use disorder response · Health and human services funding · Cybersecurity infrastructure (per the KAXE)
Aaron Young▾
All that could be confirmed here is the certified filing for Cass County Commissioner District 3 as listed by KAXE. He did not submit a response to KAXE's questionnaire. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Priorities: Supports balanced budgets without continuous tax increases · Supports property rights protection and transparent communication between residents and officials (per the Pine Cone Press-Citizen)
Tyler Seifert and Scott D Bruns advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 37 and 36 percent, eliminating Scott Thompson, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.
Scott D. Bruns▾
KAXE identifies him as the sitting District 4 commissioner seeking reelection, but incumbency could not be confirmed against an official county roster within this review, so it is recorded as false. He did not submit a response to KAXE's questionnaire. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Priorities: Wants to keep Cass County affordable and support local businesses · Focused on community health, safety and collaborative problem solving with local governments (per the Pine Cone Press-Citizen)
Tyler Seifert▾
In KAXE's questionnaire he emphasizes permitting, budgeting and transparency, and says he wants conversations happening at meetings with concerned residents. He names public safety as his spending priority there. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Priorities: Permitting and budgeting reform · Transparency and open discussion at board meetings · Public safety spending (per the KAXE)
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cass County Commissioner District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Neal GaalswykIncumbent▾
Neal Gaalswyk is the incumbent Cass County Commissioner for District 1, first elected in 2010, and is seeking reelection in 2026, per the Brainerd Dispatch. He grew up farming with his family near Pillager before a 26-year career in law enforcement. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Patrick J Rafferty▾
Patrick J Rafferty appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cass 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 Patrick J Rafferty.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cass County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Aaron Ammerman▾
Aaron Ammerman is a 22-year deputy with the Cass County Sheriff's Office who has served on its Boat and Water Division and SWAT team, per his campaign site. He is a Northland Community Schools board member and co-founded the sheriff's office Honor Guard, per his campaign site.
Priorities: Public safety and courthouse security · Listening to and supporting the community, including in difficult moments
Bryan Welk▾
Bryan Welk is the incumbent Cass County Sheriff, first elected in 2022 after nearly 30 years in law enforcement beginning as a 911 dispatcher, per his campaign site. He holds a criminal justice degree from Hibbing Community College and serves on the Governor's Task Force on mental health admissions.
Priorities: Keeping communities safe through 24/7 patrol, investigations, emergency response and crime prevention · Addressing mental health and substance abuse through task force and county opioid committee work · Building trust and accountability through community engagement
Benjamin T. Lindstrom is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cass County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Benjamin T. Lindstrom▾
Benjamin T. Lindstrom is the incumbent Cass County Attorney, sworn in in 2017 after previously serving as an assistant county attorney in Cass County, per his campaign site. He holds a 2004 undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota and a 2007 law degree from Hamline University.
Priorities: Has personally litigated complex murder cases resulting in multi-decade or life sentences · Led the county's transition to electronic case management and data-sharing with other agencies · Led Cass County's shift to a county-run Community Corrections probation model
Tom Kuschel is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cass County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Tom KuschelIncumbent▾
Tom Kuschel appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cass 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 Tom Kuschel.
Jennifer O'Neill is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cass County Soil and Water Supervisor District 5, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Jennifer O'NeillIncumbent▾
Jennifer O'Neill serves as the District 5 Supervisor for the Cass County Soil and Water Conservation District, per the district's website. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
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.
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.
Keri Heintzeman (Republican), Denise Slipy (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 6; Keri Heintzeman 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.
Keri Heintzeman · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Keri Heintzeman is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Keri Heintzeman is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). This name has not yet been researched.
Denise Slipy · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Denise Slipy is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 6 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.
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)
Maggie Evers (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Jonathan Claussen (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 5B. Not on the November ballot: Mike Wiener, 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.
Maggie Evers · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Maggie Evers is a clinical social worker who provides mental health care and has experience developing workplace-safety policies in rural Minnesota, according to her campaign site. She is the DFL candidate for Minnesota House District 5B.
Priorities: Wants to make quality health care, mental health care and emergency services more accessible and affordable, including broadband funding for telehealth · Supports lowering vehicle registration costs and addressing rural property taxes · Backs keeping public school funding in the public school system (per the campaign site)
Jonathan Claussen · Republican▾
Jonathan Claussen is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 5B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Ben Davis (Republican), Samuel Grigsby (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 6A; Ben Davis 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.
Ben Davis · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Ben Davis is a pastor representing Minnesota House District 6A, which includes Grand Rapids and parts of Cass, Crow Wing and Itasca counties, according to his official legislative profile. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his second term. He serves as co-vice chair of the State Government Finance and Policy Committee, per the House member directory. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Samuel Grigsby · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Samuel Grigsby of Grand Rapids has worked for more than 30 years as an EMT, firefighter, state fire instructor and police reserve officer, per the Pine and Lakes Echo Journal. He has also served on numerous nonprofit boards in the Grand Rapids area and is the DFL-endorsed candidate in District 6A, according to KAXE. His only campaign web presence found was a Facebook page, which is not linked here. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
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