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Douglas County

Douglas County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

11 candidates are tracked across 9 Douglas County races for the 2026 election, led by the Douglas County Commissioner District 2 contest. Preview your Douglas County, Minnesota sample ballot for 2026: browse tracked local races, then enter your ZIP code to confirm which districts and offices appear on your exact ballot.

These race previews show candidates we’re tracking now. A ZIP code shows your statewide and congressional races; a street address adds county and city contests.
Enter your ZIP code at theballotbrief.com to see your exact 2026 ballot.

Local Snapshot

Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateMinnesota
Races Listed9
Profiles11

Douglas County Sample Ballot 2026: Races We’re Tracking

Local races are address-specific. This guide previews tracked contests, while the lookup tool narrows the list to a voter’s exact address. Tap any name to see the race, full candidate profiles, and everything else on your exact ballot.

Douglas County Commissioner District 2

County

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

  • Julie Anderson
    Julie Anderson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Commissioner District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
  • Joel A. Novak
    Joel A. Novak appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Commissioner District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

Douglas County Commissioner District 4

County

Charlie Meyer is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Commissioner District 4, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

  • Charlie Meyer
    Charlie Meyer appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Commissioner District 4, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

Douglas County Commissioner District 5

County

Shane Schmidt is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Commissioner District 5, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

  • Shane Schmidt
    Shane Schmidt appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Commissioner District 5, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

Douglas County Auditor/Treasurer

County

Vicki Doehling is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Auditor/Treasurer, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

  • Vicki Doehling
    Vicki Doehling appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Auditor/Treasurer, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

Douglas County Recorder

County

Mary Skillings is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Recorder, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

  • Mary Skillings
    Mary Skillings appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Recorder, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

Douglas County Sheriff

County

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

  • Jason Peterson
    Jason Peterson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

Douglas County Attorney

County

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

  • Stephen Knudsen
    Stephen Knudsen appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
  • Chad Larson
    Chad Larson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

Douglas County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1

County

Paul Barsness is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

  • Paul Barsness
    Paul Barsness appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

Douglas County Soil and Water Supervisor District 3

County

Rodney Froemming is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Soil and Water Supervisor District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

  • Rodney Froemming
    Rodney Froemming appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Douglas County Soil and Water Supervisor District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

Sample ballot by ZIP code in Douglas County

Each ZIP page previews the statewide and congressional races for that ZIP; add a street address in the lookup for county and city contests.

5630856315563195632656332563435635456355

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Note: Use address lookup for your exact ballot; local pages preview tracked races.Profiles: Hand-verified profiles are added race by race; always confirm with the official election office linked above.