Adam Gunderson and Clarence LaCroix advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 35 and 31 percent, eliminating Vern Wittenberg and Larry D. Johnson, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.
Adam Gunderson▾
Gunderson previously served as a police chief for 21 years and has more than 25 years of law enforcement experience overall, alongside 21 years in the Minnesota National Guard, per the campaign site. Gunderson's background includes department leadership, budget management and training oversight, per the campaign site.
Priorities: Officer retention through better wages and training, per KAXE · Accountability and integrity in daily operations, per his campaign site · Deputy training and modern equipment, per his campaign site
Clarence LaCroix▾
In KAXE's questionnaire he focuses on how the office allocates its resources and how it answers mental health crises. No occupation detail was verifiable from an official or campaign source within this review. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Priorities: Resource allocation within the sheriff's office · Mental health crisis response (per the KAXE)
Mark Titera is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clearwater County Commissioner District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Mark TiteraIncumbent▾
Mark Titera appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clearwater 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 Mark Titera.
Stuart Dukek is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clearwater County Commissioner District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Stuart Dukek▾
Stuart Dukek appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clearwater County Commissioner District 3, 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 Stuart Dukek.
Mark Larson is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clearwater County Commissioner District 5, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Mark LarsonIncumbent▾
Mark Larson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clearwater County Commissioner District 5, 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 Mark Larson.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clearwater County Auditor/Treasurer, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Niki Broten▾
Niki Broten appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clearwater County Auditor/Treasurer, 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 Niki Broten.
Taylor Engelstad▾
Taylor Engelstad appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clearwater County Auditor/Treasurer, 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 Taylor Engelstad.
Rodney C. Knutson is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clearwater County Recorder, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Rodney C. KnutsonIncumbent▾
Rodney C. Knutson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clearwater County Recorder, 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 Rodney C. Knutson.
Karin R. Hughes is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clearwater County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Karin R. Hughes▾
Karin Hughes has served as Assistant Clearwater County Attorney, per Minnesota County Attorneys Association reporting on the appointment of the sitting county attorney, Kathryn Lorsbach, to a district court judgeship, which opened the county attorney seat. She is a graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Law. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Douglas Alan Sloan is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clearwater County Soil and Water Supervisor District 4, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Douglas Alan SloanIncumbent▾
Douglas Alan Sloan, listed as Doug Sloan, serves on the Clearwater County Soil and Water Conservation District board representing District 4, 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.
Reed J. Olson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Bidal Duran Jr (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 2A; Bidal Duran Jr 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.
Reed J. Olson · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Reed J. Olson is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 2A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Bidal Duran Jr · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Bidal Duran works in law enforcement and holds a master's degree in criminal justice from Concordia University in St. Paul, according to his official House biography. He serves as Assistant Republican Leader in the Minnesota House and represents District 2A, which includes portions of Beltrami and Clearwater counties and all of Lake of the Woods County. 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.
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.
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