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Houston County

Houston County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

9 candidates are tracked across 8 Houston County races for the 2026 election, led by the Houston County Commissioner District 2 contest. Preview your Houston 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 Listed8
Profiles9

Houston 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.

Houston County Commissioner District 2

County

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

  • Eric Johnson
    Eric Johnson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Houston County Commissioner District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
  • Dean Mierau
    Dean Mierau appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Houston County Commissioner District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

Houston County Commissioner District 4

County

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

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

Houston County Auditor/Treasurer

County

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

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

Houston County Recorder

County

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

  • Michelle Werner
    Michelle Werner appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Houston County Recorder, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

Houston County Sheriff

County

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

  • Brian Swedberg
    Brian Swedberg appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Houston County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

Houston County Attorney

County

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

  • Daniel Coogan
    Daniel Coogan appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Houston County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

Houston County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1

County

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

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

Houston County Soil and Water Supervisor District 2

County

Joe Driscoll is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Houston County Soil and Water Supervisor District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

  • Joe Driscoll
    Joe Driscoll appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Houston County Soil and Water Supervisor District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

Sample ballot by ZIP code in Houston 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.

55919559215593155941559435594755974

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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.