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2 candidates are tracked for Three Rivers Park District Commissioner, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Marge Beard and Declan McCrory. Candidate information follows official Hennepin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Marge Beard and Declan McCrory advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 53 and 19 percent, eliminating Joey Rodriguez and Melvin A. Knapton, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.
Beard is the sitting Three Rivers Park District commissioner for District 1 and a retired business leader in accounting, finance and information technology, according to the Sun newspapers primary voter guide. Her campaign site says she previously served on the Plymouth City Council and founded Twin Cities BEST Dollars for Scholars, a nonprofit that has awarded more than $100,000 in STEM scholarships.
2026 priorities
- Keeping parks accessible, well maintained and financially sustainable, per the Sun newspapers voter guide
- Protecting and preserving natural resources, per her campaign site
- Introducing new visitors to the parks and promoting wellness, per the Sun newspapers voter guide
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-08-29.
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Works in positive supports at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, per the Sun newspapers voter guide. His campaign site emphasizes protecting natural resources, keeping parks and trails accessible, and responsible financial stewardship of taxpayer resources.
2026 priorities
- Protecting and enhancing natural resources, per his campaign site
- Keeping parks and trails safe, accessible and high quality, per his campaign site
- Responsible financial stewardship of taxpayer resources, per his campaign site
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-08-29.
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