Isanti County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
47 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 36 Isanti County races, led by the Isanti County Commissioner District 5 contest.
County offices
Commissioner District 5Kristi LaRowe · Joseph FischerFischer (Nonpartisan) Modernize zoning ordinances to allow accessory dwelling units, tiny homes and other housing options
Kristi LaRowe
No published priorities; profile only.
About Kristi LaRowe
The Isanti-Chisago County Star identifies her as the sitting District 5 commissioner, but incumbency could not be confirmed against an official county roster within this review, so it is recorded as false. No platform statement was verifiable from an official or campaign source here. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Joseph Fischer
- Modernize zoning ordinances to allow accessory dwelling units, tiny homes and other housing options
- Fiscal responsibility to stabilize the county budget
- Open county government through student internship opportunities
Per the Isanti-Chisago County Star.
About Joseph Fischer
All that could be confirmed here is the certified filing for Isanti County Commissioner District 5 as reported by the Isanti-Chisago County Star. No occupation, platform or campaign site was verifiable from an official or campaign source within this review.
Kristi L. LaRowe and Joseph Fischer advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 56 and 23 percent, eliminating Stephanie Aronson, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.
Commissioner District 2Bill Berg
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Bill Berg Incumbent
No published priorities; profile only.
About Bill Berg
Bill Berg is the Isanti County Commissioner for District 2, per Isanti County's government website. He is the pastor of New Hope Community Church in Cambridge, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Bill Berg is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Isanti County Commissioner District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Auditor/TreasurerKara Eastlund
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kara Eastlund
No published priorities; profile only.
About Kara Eastlund
Kara Eastlund appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Isanti County Auditor/Treasurer, 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 Kara Eastlund.
Kara Eastlund is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Isanti County Auditor/Treasurer, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
SheriffWayne Seiberlich
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Wayne Seiberlich
No published priorities; profile only.
About Wayne Seiberlich
Wayne Seiberlich is an Isanti County Sheriff's Office deputy and investigator who has handled crimes against children, seniors, and vulnerable adults, per a 2022 Isanti County News Review article; his current 2026 candidacy could not be independently confirmed beyond the certified filing. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Wayne Seiberlich is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Isanti County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
AttorneyJeffrey R. Edblad
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jeffrey R. Edblad Incumbent
No published priorities; profile only.
About Jeffrey R. Edblad
Jeff Edblad has served as Isanti County Attorney for many years and is a past president of the Minnesota County Attorneys Association, per Hometown Source. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Jeffrey R. Edblad is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Isanti County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Judges
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 1Juanita C. Freeman
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Juanita C. Freeman
No published priorities; profile only.
About Juanita C. Freeman
Juanita C. Freeman is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Washington County District Court on Nov. 13, 2018, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously a senior assistant Hennepin County attorney in the adult prosecution and child protection divisions, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Juanita C. Freeman is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 2Carrie A. Doom
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Carrie A. Doom
No published priorities; profile only.
About Carrie A. Doom
Carrie A. Doom is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Carrie A. Doom is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 4Suzanne M Brown
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Suzanne M Brown
No published priorities; profile only.
About Suzanne M Brown
Suzanne M Brown is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Anoka County District Court on August 19, 2019, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously senior attorney and criminal division head at the Scott County Attorney's Office, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Suzanne M Brown is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 6Stoney L. Hiljus
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Stoney L. Hiljus
No published priorities; profile only.
About Stoney L. Hiljus
Stoney L. Hiljus is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Pine County District Court on April 9, 2012, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2014 and 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously city attorney for Coon Rapids and city administrator for Cambridge, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Stoney L. Hiljus is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 7Viet-Hanh Winchell
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Viet-Hanh Winchell Incumbent
No published priorities; profile only.
About Viet-Hanh Winchell
Judge Viet-Hanh Winchell was appointed to the Tenth Judicial District bench by Governor Tim Walz on May 13, 2024, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. She earned her J.D. from Hamline University School of Law and previously worked as a solo practitioner and as court-appointed counsel in child protection and guardianship cases. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Viet-Hanh Winchell is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 8Laura A. Pietan
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Laura A. Pietan
No published priorities; profile only.
About Laura A. Pietan
Laura A. Pietan is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Washington County District Court Feb. 4, 2019, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously deputy city attorney and senior assistant city attorney for the City of St. Paul, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Laura A. Pietan is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 9Sheridan Hawley
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Sheridan Hawley Incumbent
No published priorities; profile only.
About Sheridan Hawley
Judge Sheridan Hawley was appointed to the Tenth Judicial District bench by Governor Mark Dayton on May 24, 2012, and was elected in 2014 and 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. He earned his J.D. from the University of California Hastings College of Law and previously worked in the Tenth Judicial District Public Defender's Office and the Kanabec County Attorney's Office. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Sheridan Hawley is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 14Justin Collins
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Justin Collins
No published priorities; profile only.
About Justin Collins
Justin Collins is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Anoka County District Court on September 23, 2024, by Governor Tim Walz, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant public defender in the Tenth Judicial District and an assistant county attorney in Washington and Anoka counties, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Justin Collins is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 15Thomas Robert Lehmann
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Thomas Robert Lehmann
No published priorities; profile only.
About Thomas Robert Lehmann
Thomas Robert Lehmann is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Anoka County District Court on July 2, 2018, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously a shareholder at Eckberg Lammers P.C. and owner and partner attorney at Lehmann & Lutter, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Thomas Robert Lehmann is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 17Patrick W. Flanagan
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Patrick W. Flanagan
No published priorities; profile only.
About Patrick W. Flanagan
Patrick W. Flanagan is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Washington County District Court by Governor Mark Dayton on February 21, 2018, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously operated the Flanagan Law Office and served as elected Mower County Attorney from 2003 to 2006, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Patrick W. Flanagan is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 19Tricia Loehr
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tricia Loehr
No published priorities; profile only.
About Tricia Loehr
Tricia Loehr is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Anoka County District Court on Jan. 13, 2025, by Governor Tim Walz, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant county attorney in Washington and Dakota counties, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Tricia Loehr is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 22Melissa Saterbak
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Melissa Saterbak
No published priorities; profile only.
About Melissa Saterbak
Melissa Saterbak is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Anoka County District Court by Governor Tim Walz on Sept. 30, 2019, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant Anoka County and Mille Lacs County attorney, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Melissa Saterbak is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 23Catherine (Kate) McPherson
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Catherine (Kate) McPherson
No published priorities; profile only.
About Catherine (Kate) McPherson
Catherine (Kate) McPherson is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Wright County District Court Nov. 9, 2011, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2014 and 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant county attorney and head of operations for the Anoka County Attorney's Office, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Catherine (Kate) McPherson is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 24Karin L. McCarthy
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Karin L. McCarthy
No published priorities; profile only.
About Karin L. McCarthy
Karin L. McCarthy is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Anoka County District Court by Governor Mark Dayton on Feb. 5, 2018, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant Washington County attorney and staff attorney for Tubman, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Karin L. McCarthy is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 28Karen B. Schommer
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Karen B. Schommer
No published priorities; profile only.
About Karen B. Schommer
Karen B. Schommer is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Anoka County District Court by Governor Mark Dayton on Nov. 26, 2018, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously deputy criminal chief for major crimes at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Karen B. Schommer is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 29Jacob Fischmann
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jacob Fischmann
No published priorities; profile only.
About Jacob Fischmann
Jacob Fischmann is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Kanabec County District Court by Governor Tim Walz on September 3, 2025, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant Minnesota attorney general and senior assistant Hennepin County attorney, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Jacob Fischmann is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 32Elizabeth H. Strand
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Elizabeth H. Strand
No published priorities; profile only.
About Elizabeth H. Strand
Elizabeth H. Strand is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed Chief Judge of the Wright County District Court by Governor Mark Dayton on Sept. 10, 2012, and elected in 2014 and 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously a prosecuting attorney for the cities of Annandale and Buffalo, Minnesota, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Elizabeth H. Strand is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 38Ben Lacy · Rebecca A. Waxse
Ben Lacy
No published priorities; profile only.
About Ben Lacy
Ben Lacy is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 38, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Rebecca A. Waxse
No published priorities; profile only.
About Rebecca A. Waxse
Rebecca A. Waxse is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 38, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Ben Lacy and Rebecca A. Waxse are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for this seat. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 43Heather Pipenhagen
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Heather Pipenhagen
No published priorities; profile only.
About Heather Pipenhagen
Heather Pipenhagen is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Sherburne County District Court Nov. 6, 2024, by Governor Tim Walz, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant county attorney in Dakota and Washington counties, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Heather Pipenhagen is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 45Jennifer D. Peterson
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jennifer D. Peterson
No published priorities; profile only.
About Jennifer D. Peterson
Jennifer D. Peterson is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Anoka County District Court by Governor Tim Walz on October 14, 2024, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously a Tenth District public defender serving Sherburne, Chisago, Anoka and Washington counties, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Jennifer D. Peterson is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Districts and boards
Soil and Water Supervisor District 2Tom Anderson · Alecia Cox
Tom Anderson and Alecia Cox are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Isanti County Soil and Water Supervisor District 2.
Tom Anderson Incumbent
No published priorities; profile only.
About Tom Anderson
Tom Anderson is the District 2 supervisor for the Isanti County Soil and Water Conservation District, representing Bradford, Athens, and Oxford townships, per the district's website. He serves as board Treasurer and sits on the Finance and Personnel Committees. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Alecia Cox
No published priorities; profile only.
About Alecia Cox
Alecia Cox appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Isanti County Soil and Water Supervisor District 2, 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 Alecia Cox.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Isanti County Soil and Water Supervisor District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Special Election for Soil and Water Supervisor District 4Tim Kosel
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tim Kosel Incumbent
No published priorities; profile only.
About Tim Kosel
Tim Kosel serves on the Isanti County Soil and Water Conservation District board representing District 4, per the district's website, which also notes the district's District 4 vacancy following the passing of a previous supervisor earlier in 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Tim Kosel is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Isanti County Special Election for Soil and Water Supervisor District 4, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Soil and Water Supervisor District 5David Medvecky
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
David Medvecky Incumbent
No published priorities; profile only.
About David Medvecky
David Medvecky serves as District 5 supervisor and board chair of the Isanti Soil and Water Conservation District, per the district's website. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
David Medvecky is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Isanti County Soil and Water Supervisor District 5, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
By address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Minnesota Senate District 10Nathan Wesenberg (R) · Tara Killen (D)Wesenberg (R) Protecting Second Amendment rights
Nathan Wesenberg Republican Incumbent
- Protecting Second Amendment rights
- Opposing government overreach
- Supporting parents' role in their children's upbringing
Per the campaign site.
About Nathan Wesenberg
Wesenberg is a wildlife biologist and lifelong resident of Little Falls, Minnesota, who serves as the incumbent state senator for District 10, per the campaign site. He points to his record opposing government overreach and supporting gun rights during his time in office, per the campaign site.
Tara Killen Democratic-Farmer-Labor
No published priorities; profile only.
About Tara Killen
Tara Killen is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 10 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Nathan Wesenberg (Republican), Tara Killen (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 10; Nathan Wesenberg is the sitting member, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). Nominees were chosen at the August 11, 2026 primary (where contested) or qualified directly for the general ballot. The field is the Secretary of State's certified candidate table; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Minnesota Senate District 27Andrew Mathews (R) · Brandon Van Dover (D)
Andrew Mathews Republican Incumbent
No published priorities; profile only.
About Andrew Mathews
Andrew Mathews is the sitting Republican senator for Minnesota Senate District 27, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory.
Brandon Van Dover Democratic-Farmer-Labor
No published priorities; profile only.
About Brandon Van Dover
Brandon Van Dover is the DFL candidate for Minnesota Senate District 27, challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Andrew Mathews, per Hometown Source. The district covers Sherburne County and parts of Mille Lacs County, including Princeton. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Andrew Mathews (Republican), Brandon Van Dover (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 27; Andrew Mathews is the sitting member, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). Nominees were chosen at the August 11, 2026 primary (where contested) or qualified directly for the general ballot. The field is the Secretary of State's certified candidate table; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Minnesota Senate District 28Mark Koran (R) · Max Glenna (D)Glenna (D) Lower property taxes
Mark Koran Republican Incumbent
No published priorities; profile only.
About Mark Koran
Mark Koran was first elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2016 and re-elected in 2020 and 2022, and is currently serving his third term representing Chisago and Isanti counties, according to his official Senate biography. He serves as ranking minority member of the Elections Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Max Glenna Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Lower property taxes
- Fix school funding
- Address rising grocery and cost of living pressures on families
Per the campaign site.
About Max Glenna
Max Glenna is an engineer and a graduate of Chisago Lakes High School who describes himself as a problem solver, per the campaign site. He lives in Shafer, Minnesota, within the Isanti and Chisago Counties district he is seeking to represent, per the campaign site.
Mark Koran (Republican), Max Glenna (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 28; Mark Koran is the sitting member, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). Nominees were chosen at the August 11, 2026 primary (where contested) or qualified directly for the general ballot. The field is the Secretary of State's certified candidate table; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Minnesota Senate District 31Calvin Bahr (R) · Gadisa Berkessa (D)Berkessa (D) Giving parents a meaningful voice in their children's education and increasing teacher compensation
Calvin Bahr Republican Incumbent
No published priorities; profile only.
About Calvin Bahr
Calvin Bahr is the incumbent Republican state senator for Minnesota Senate District 31, per the Senate's official member directory, and is seeking reelection against DFL nominee Gadisa Berkessa. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Gadisa Berkessa Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Giving parents a meaningful voice in their children's education and increasing teacher compensation
- Strengthening law enforcement and building community trust and accountability
- Supporting job creation and protecting small businesses
Per the campaign site.
About Gadisa Berkessa
Gadisa Berkessa is a project manager in building automation systems with an electrical engineering degree from the University of Minnesota and a construction management master's degree from the University of Arizona, per his campaign site. Born in Ethiopia's Oromia region, he has lived in Minnesota for nearly two decades and is running for Minnesota Senate District 31 against incumbent Republican Sen. Calvin Bahr.
Calvin Bahr (Republican), Gadisa Berkessa (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 31; Calvin Bahr is the sitting member, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). Nominees were chosen at the August 11, 2026 primary (where contested) or qualified directly for the general ballot. The field is the Secretary of State's certified candidate table; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Minnesota House District 10BJeff Larson (D) · Isaac Schultz (R)Larson (D) Support rural economic revitalization, including help for small businesses and farmersSchultz (R) Wants to lower taxes and reduce what he describes as wasteful government spending
Jeff Larson Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Support rural economic revitalization, including help for small businesses and farmers
- Improve health care access and affordability for farmers and small business owners
- Strengthen funding equity for rural schools
Per the campaign site.
About Jeff Larson
Larson is a business owner and nonprofit leader who has served three terms on the Milaca School Board, per the campaign site.
Isaac Schultz Republican Incumbent
- Wants to lower taxes and reduce what he describes as wasteful government spending
- Supports abortion restrictions, gun rights and religious liberty protections
Per the campaign site.
About Isaac Schultz
Isaac Schultz is a third-generation auctioneer who operates the family business, Schultz Auctioneers, according to his campaign site. He represents House District 10B, which includes Milaca and Foley and parts of Benton, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Morrison counties. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Jeff Larson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Isaac Schultz (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 10B; Isaac Schultz is the sitting member, per the Minnesota House of Representatives's official member directory (house.mn.gov). Nominees were chosen at the August 11, 2026 primary (where contested) or qualified directly for the general ballot. The field is the Secretary of State's certified candidate table; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Minnesota House District 27BBryan Lawrence (R) · Charles A. McConaughay (D)
Bryan Lawrence Republican Incumbent
No published priorities; profile only.
About Bryan Lawrence
Bryan Lawrence is an agriculture and business owner who represents District 27B in the Minnesota House. He holds a degree in agricultural business administration from the University of Minnesota, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. Elected in 2024, he serves on the Agriculture Finance and Policy, Education Finance, and Education Policy committees. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Charles A. McConaughay Democratic-Farmer-Labor
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About Charles A. McConaughay
Charles A. McConaughay is the DFL candidate for Minnesota House District 27B, challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Bryan Lawrence, per Hometown Source. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Bryan Lawrence (Republican), Charles A. McConaughay (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 27B; Bryan Lawrence is the sitting member, per the Minnesota House of Representatives's official member directory (house.mn.gov). Nominees were chosen at the August 11, 2026 primary (where contested) or qualified directly for the general ballot. The field is the Secretary of State's certified candidate table; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Minnesota House District 28ATim Dummer (D) · James "Jimmy" Gordon (R)
Tim Dummer Democratic-Farmer-Labor
No published priorities; profile only.
About Tim Dummer
Tim Dummer is a longtime teacher who spent 40 years teaching at Cambridge-Isanti District 911 schools, according to hometownsource.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science in education from Macalester College and a master's in education from the University of St. Thomas, and he received the Education Minnesota endorsement for the 2026 race in District 28A. A previously reported campaign site for Dummer no longer displays campaign content and was not linked. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
James "Jimmy" Gordon Republican Incumbent
No published priorities; profile only.
About James "Jimmy" Gordon
James "Jimmy" Gordon is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 28A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. James "Jimmy" Gordon is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota House of Representatives's official member directory (house.mn.gov).
Tim Dummer (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), James "Jimmy" Gordon (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 28A; James "Jimmy" Gordon is the sitting member, per the Minnesota House of Representatives's official member directory (house.mn.gov). Nominees were chosen at the August 11, 2026 primary (where contested) or qualified directly for the general ballot. The field is the Secretary of State's certified candidate table; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Minnesota House District 31BJen Bloomquist (D) · Peggy Scott (R)
Jen Bloomquist Democratic-Farmer-Labor
No published priorities; profile only.
About Jen Bloomquist
Jen Bloomquist grew up in a union family in Bakersfield, California, and went on to run the family contracting business, earning her California state contractor's license before turning 30, per her campaign site. She later worked in Kern County code compliance and is a member of SEIU Local 521, per the campaign site. She is running for Minnesota House District 31B.
Peggy Scott Republican Incumbent
No published priorities; profile only.
About Peggy Scott
Peggy Scott is a rental real estate owner and manager who represents District 31B in the Minnesota House. She holds a fashion merchandising degree from Lowthian College, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. First elected in 2008, she is now in her ninth term, co-chairing Judiciary Finance and Civil Law and serving as vice chair of Ways and Means.
Jen Bloomquist (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Peggy Scott (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 31B; Peggy Scott is the sitting member, per the Minnesota House of Representatives's official member directory (house.mn.gov). Nominees were chosen at the August 11, 2026 primary (where contested) or qualified directly for the general ballot. The field is the Secretary of State's certified candidate table; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Ballot questions
One local ballot question from official county, city and school district lists. Countywide questions appear on every ballot in Isanti County; city, school district and special-district questions only inside the jurisdiction named. Statewide measures are listed separately.
School District Question 1: School District Question 1 Approval of Bond Issue and Capital Project Levy AuthorizationIndependent School District No. 728 (Elk River Area Schools) · Would authorize the school board to issue up to $350,000,000 in school building bonds and adopt a capital project levy of 5.579% of net tax capacity to fund school facility and capital projects described in the ballot question.
Would authorize the school board to issue up to $350,000,000 in school building bonds and adopt a capital project levy of 5.579% of net tax capacity to fund school facility and capital projects described in the ballot question.
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Who is on the ballot in Isanti County, Minnesota on November 3, 2026?
Isanti County sample ballot 2026: see where the commissioner and soil and water supervisor candidates stand on schools, the budget and housing. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
When is the 2026 general election in Minnesota?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Minnesota are listed on the Minnesota election hub. Minnesota election hub →
What ballot questions are on the Isanti County ballot?
1 ballot question: School District Question 1 Approval of Bond Issue and Capital Project Levy Authorization. Each question page explains what a yes vote and a no vote would do.
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Candidate roster last updated Sep 27, 2026 from official election sources.