Dodge County, Minnesota

Dodge County Commissioner District 2

See where Stafford and Tjosaas stand on housing, taxes and the budget. Names follow official Dodge County election filings.

About this race

2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dodge County Commissioner District 2, 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. The sitting officeholder, Tim Tjosaas, is on the ballot.

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Troy Stafford

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

From other published sources

Keeping property taxes affordable, particularly for seniors and people on fixed incomes, per a Dodge County Independent questionnaire
Fiscal responsibility through careful budgeting and operational efficiencies, per a Dodge County Independent questionnaire
Affordable housing options supporting working families, veterans and people with disabilities, per a Dodge County Independent questionnaire

Biography

Troy Stafford is running for Dodge County Commissioner District 2 against incumbent Tim Tjosaas. He serves on the Dodge County and Mantorville EDA boards, volunteers as a Mantorville firefighter and first responder, and is co-treasurer of Dodge County Faith in Action, per the Dodge County Independent. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

Tim Tjosaas

NonpartisanIncumbent

Biography

Tim Tjosaas has represented Dodge County Commissioner District 2 since a 2014 special election, when he succeeded his late father Lyle Tjosaas in the seat, per the county's official website. He was reelected in 2022 and has served as county board chair. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Dodge County Commissioner District 2 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Dodge County Commissioner District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Troy Stafford and Tim Tjosaas. Candidate information follows official Dodge County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, taxes and the budget.

When is the Dodge County Commissioner District 2 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 Dodge County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Dodge County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Troy Stafford, full profile Tim Tjosaas, full profile Official Minnesota election office