Cook County, Minnesota

Cook County Attorney

Peterson is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Cook County election filings.

About this race

Jeanne Peterson is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cook County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

What this office does

District attorney or prosecutor. The district attorney is the chief prosecutor for the county or judicial district. The office decides which criminal charges to file, negotiates pleas, tries cases and, in many states, advises county government or handles child support and juvenile matters. The office sets local charging and diversion policies within state law.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. Every voter in Cook County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Jeanne Peterson, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Jeanne Peterson

NonpartisanIncumbent

Biography

Jeanne Peterson is the appointed Cook County Attorney, with the office since 2012, handling the county's adult criminal caseload, per the county's government site. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Cook County Attorney in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Cook County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jeanne Peterson. Candidate information follows official Cook County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Cook County Attorney 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 Cook 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.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Cook County and state election office filings, last verified October 4, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Jeanne Peterson, full profile Official Minnesota election office