Lonny Witkofsky and Cory Smith advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 41 and 35 percent, eliminating Chris Reed, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.
Cory Smith▾
KAXE identifies him as the sitting District 1 commissioner, but incumbency could not be confirmed against an official county roster within this review, so it is recorded as false. He told KAXE he wants to fight against nonfunded mandates while backing the Mesabi Metallics project. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Priorities: Fighting unfunded state mandates · Supporting the Mesabi Metallics project and quality jobs · Revitalizing the logging industry (per the KAXE)
Lonny Witkofsky▾
In KAXE's questionnaire he sets a first year goal of an OSB plant starting construction, which he says would create more than 300 jobs. He also proposes freezing property taxes for seniors. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Priorities: Rebuilding the logging industry · Attracting new industry including an OSB plant · Freezing senior property taxes (per the KAXE)
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Itasca County Commissioner District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
John A. Johnson▾
The incumbent Itasca County Commissioner for District 3, who enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1981 and served 10 years, then worked for the U.S. Postal Service from 1993 to 2013, retiring as Bemidji Postmaster, per the Grand Rapids Herald-Review. He is a former Bovey police officer who now owns John Johnson Services, LLC and lives in Coleraine, per the Grand Rapids Herald-Review. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Priorities: Making the county more attractive to young people and families · Responsible, accessible and accountable public service · Careful management of taxpayer dollars in the county budget
Robert Preble▾
Robert Preble appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Itasca County Commissioner District 3, 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 Robert Preble.
Casey Venema is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Itasca County Commissioner District 5, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Casey VenemaIncumbent▾
Casey Venema has worked 18 years in the timber industry and 14 years in mining as a laborer, operator, supervisor and manager, and has owned a private weld shop for 10 years, per Itasca County's directory. He serves as the county's District 5 Commissioner. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Austin M. Rohling is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Itasca County Auditor/Treasurer, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Austin M. RohlingIncumbent▾
Austin M. Rohling appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Itasca 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 Austin M. Rohling.
Nicolle Zuehlke is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Itasca County Recorder, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Nicolle Zuehlke▾
Nicolle Zuehlke is the current Itasca County Recorder and Registrar of Titles and Vital Records, appointed to the office after the retirement of the previous recorder, per grandrapidsmn.com. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Joe Dasovich is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Itasca County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Joe DasovichIncumbent▾
Joe Dasovich is the Itasca County Sheriff, seeking a second term, per KAXE. In his first term he focused on increased deputy training, community partnerships, and a revenue-generating agreement with Cass County to board incarcerated people at the Itasca County Jail, per the Grand Rapids Herald-Review. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Itasca County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Devin J. Gorski▾
Devin J. Gorski is an Assistant Itasca County Attorney who previously spent three years as an Assistant Public Defender representing adult and juvenile clients across five Minnesota counties, per grandrapidsmn.com. He announced his candidacy for Itasca County Attorney in 2026. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Priorities: A common-sense approach to prosecution · Collaboration with law enforcement partners · Using legal resources effectively to keep the community safe
Cassidy Villeneuve▾
Cassidy Villeneuve is the most senior Assistant County Attorney in the Itasca County Attorney's Office, where she has worked for over four years after prosecuting for Beltrami County, per grandrapidsmn.com. A fifth-generation Itasca County resident with a law degree from Baylor Law School, she helped implement and now serves as prosecutor for the county's Mental Health Court. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Priorities: Ensure public safety and hold people accountable while addressing underlying causes of crime · Work closely with law enforcement to enforce the law fairly and consistently
Sally Sedgwick is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Itasca County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Sally Sedgwick▾
Sally Sedgwick appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Itasca County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1, 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 Sally Sedgwick.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Itasca County Soil and Water Supervisor District 4, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Dennis Barsness▾
Dennis Barsness appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Itasca County Soil and Water Supervisor District 4, 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 Dennis Barsness.
Marjorie Sella▾
Marjorie Sella appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Itasca County Soil and Water Supervisor District 4, 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 Marjorie Sella.
Calvin I. Saari is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Itasca County Soil and Water Supervisor District 5, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Calvin I. Saari▾
Calvin I. Saari appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Itasca County Soil and Water Supervisor District 5, 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 Calvin I. Saari.
Dan R. Rogers (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Steve Green (Republican), Calvin Larson Jr (UNI) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 2; Steve Green 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.
Dan R. Rogers · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Dan R. Rogers is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Steve Green · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Steve Green served in the Minnesota House from 2012 through 2020 before being elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2022, according to his official Senate biography. He is seeking a second Senate term representing District 2 and serves as ranking minority member of the Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Calvin Larson Jr · UNI▾
Calvin Larson Jr is the UNI candidate for Minnesota Senate District 2 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.
Grant Hauschild (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Andrea Zupancich (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 3; Grant Hauschild 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.
Grant Hauschild · Democratic-Farmer-LaborIncumbent▾
Grant Hauschild is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Grant Hauschild is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). This name has not yet been researched.
Andrea Zupancich · Republican▾
Andrea Zupancich is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Keri Heintzeman (Republican), Denise Slipy (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 6; Keri Heintzeman 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.
Keri Heintzeman · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Keri Heintzeman is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Keri Heintzeman is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). This name has not yet been researched.
Denise Slipy · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Denise Slipy is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Kim (Kotonias) McLaughlin (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Robert Farnsworth (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 7; Robert Farnsworth 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.
Kim (Kotonias) McLaughlin · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Kim (Kotonias) McLaughlin is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Robert Farnsworth · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Robert Farnsworth is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Robert Farnsworth is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). This name has not yet been researched.
Emily Thabes (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Matt Bliss (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 2B; Matt Bliss 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.
Emily Thabes · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Emily Thabes is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 2B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Matt Bliss · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Matt Bliss is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 2B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Matt Bliss 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.
Roger J. Skraba (Republican), Aaron Kania (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 3A; Roger J. Skraba 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.
Roger J. Skraba · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Roger Skraba is a business owner who represents District 3A in the Minnesota House. He holds a B.A. in construction management from North Dakota State University, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. First elected in 2022, he is now in his second term and co-chairs Legacy Finance as vice chair, also serving on Transportation Finance and Policy, Capital Investment, and Housing Finance and Policy.
Aaron Kania · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Aaron Kania is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 3A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Ben Davis (Republican), Samuel Grigsby (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 6A; Ben Davis 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.
Ben Davis · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Ben Davis is a pastor representing Minnesota House District 6A, which includes Grand Rapids and parts of Cass, Crow Wing and Itasca counties, according to his official legislative profile. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his second term. He serves as co-vice chair of the State Government Finance and Policy Committee, per the House member directory. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Samuel Grigsby · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Samuel Grigsby of Grand Rapids has worked for more than 30 years as an EMT, firefighter, state fire instructor and police reserve officer, per the Pine and Lakes Echo Journal. He has also served on numerous nonprofit boards in the Grand Rapids area and is the DFL-endorsed candidate in District 6A, according to KAXE. His only campaign web presence found was a Facebook page, which is not linked here. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Spencer Igo (Republican), Erin McCabe Ningen (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 7A; Spencer Igo 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.
Spencer Igo · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Spencer Igo represents District 7A in the Minnesota House and works as a consultant. He holds a B.S. in public administration from the University of North Dakota, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. First elected in 2020, he is now in his third term and co-chairs the Housing Finance and Policy committee, also serving on Ways and Means and Energy Finance and Policy. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Erin McCabe Ningen · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Erin McCabe Ningen is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 7A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
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