Cook County, Minnesota

Cook County Commissioner District 3

Mills and Westerlind are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Cook County election filings.

About this race

2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cook County Commissioner District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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David Mills

Nonpartisan

Biography

David Mills is the Cook County Commissioner for District 3 and serves as Vice-Chair of the county board, per the county's official website. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

Roger Westerlind

Nonpartisan

Biography

Roger Westerlind appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Cook County Commissioner District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate filing is the only verifiable source for Roger Westerlind.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Cook County Commissioner District 3 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Cook County Commissioner District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Mills and Roger Westerlind. Candidate information follows official Cook County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Cook County Commissioner District 3 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.

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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

David Mills, full profile Roger Westerlind, full profile Official Minnesota election office