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.
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 or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
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.
Priorities: 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)
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).
Bill BergIncumbent▾
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 or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
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).
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 or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate filing is the only verifiable source for Kara Eastlund.
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).
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 or questionnaire response 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).
Jeffrey R. EdbladIncumbent▾
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 or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
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.
Tom AndersonIncumbent▾
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 or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
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 or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate filing is the only verifiable source for Alecia Cox.
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).
Tim KoselIncumbent▾
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 or questionnaire response 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).
David MedveckyIncumbent▾
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 or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 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.
Nathan Wesenberg · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Nathan Wesenberg is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 10 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Nathan Wesenberg is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). This name has not yet been researched.
Tara Killen · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
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 or questionnaire response 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.
Andrew Mathews · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Andrew Mathews is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Andrew Mathews is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). This name has not yet been researched.
Brandon Van Dover · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
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 or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
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.
Mark Koran · RepublicanIncumbent▾
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 or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Max Glenna · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Max Glenna is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
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.
Calvin Bahr · RepublicanIncumbent▾
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 or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Gadisa Berkessa · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
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.
Priorities: 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)
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.
Jeff Larson · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Jeff Larson is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 10B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Isaac Schultz · RepublicanIncumbent▾
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.
Priorities: 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)
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.
Bryan Lawrence · RepublicanIncumbent▾
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 or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Charles A. McConaughay · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Charles A. McConaughay is the DFL candidate for Minnesota House District 27B, challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Bryan Lawrence, per Hometown Source. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
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.
Tim Dummer · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
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 or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
James "Jimmy" Gordon · RepublicanIncumbent▾
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). This name has not yet been researched.
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.
Jen Bloomquist · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Jen Bloomquist is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 31B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Peggy Scott · RepublicanIncumbent▾
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.
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