Rebecca A. Waxse and Ben Lacy advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 46 and 36 percent districtwide, eliminating Mack Guptil, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.
Ben Lacy▾
Ben Lacy is a former prosecutor and the managing attorney at Tubman, a Minnesota nonprofit serving people who have experienced domestic violence, per his campaign site. He has practiced in the 10th Judicial District and emphasizes an independent, nonpartisan judiciary.
Priorities: Independent, nonpartisan judiciary · Equal access to justice (per the campaign site)
Rebecca A. Waxse▾
Stillwater-based attorney with a criminal defense and general-practice background in the 10th Judicial District, per her campaign site.
Priorities: Fair and impartial application of the law · Serving communities across all eight counties of the district (per the campaign site)
Peter Ripka is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kanabec County Commissioner District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Peter Ripka▾
Peter Ripka is the current Kanabec County District 1 Commissioner, representing South Fork, Brunswick and Grass Lake Townships and the City of Grasston, per the county's official website. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Kevin Troupe is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kanabec County Commissioner District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Kevin Troupe▾
Kevin Troupe appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kanabec 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 Kevin Troupe.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kanabec County Commissioner District 5, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Tom Roeschlein▾
Tom Roeschlein appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kanabec County Commissioner 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 Tom Roeschlein.
Craig Smith▾
Craig Smith appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kanabec County Commissioner 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 Craig Smith.
Brian R. Smith is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kanabec County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Brian R. Smith▾
Brian R. Smith appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kanabec County Sheriff, 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 Brian R. Smith.
Barbara McFadden (Kraemer) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kanabec County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Barbara McFadden (Kraemer)▾
Barbara McFadden is Kanabec County Attorney, an office that includes three assistant county attorneys, three legal assistants, and a victim services coordinator, per the county attorney's office, and ran unopposed in 2026, per moraminn.com. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Norma J Heggernes is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kanabec County Soil and Water Supervisor District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Norma J HeggernesIncumbent▾
Norma Heggernes is Chair of the Kanabec County Soil and Water Conservation District board, representing District 2, per the district's website. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kanabec County Special Election for Soil and Water Supervisor District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Eli Berry▾
Eli Berry appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kanabec County Special Election for Soil and Water Supervisor 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 Eli Berry.
Marv StutzIncumbent▾
Marv Stutz appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kanabec County Special Election for Soil and Water Supervisor 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 Marv Stutz.
Jon Sanford is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kanabec County Soil and Water Supervisor District 4, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Jon SanfordIncumbent▾
Jon Sanford appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kanabec 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 Jon Sanford.
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.
Jason Rarick (Republican), Mary Carlson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Monique Doward (FI) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 11; Jason Rarick 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.
Jason Rarick · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Jason Rarick is the incumbent Republican state senator for Minnesota Senate District 11, per the Senate's official member directory, seeking reelection in a district redrawn for 2026 to include part of St. Louis County. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Mary Carlson · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Mary Carlson is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Monique Doward · FI▾
Monique Doward is the FI candidate for Minnesota Senate District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Melissa Maertens (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Mark Striemer (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 10A. Not on the November ballot: Ron Kresha, the sitting member per the roster. 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.
Melissa Maertens · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Melissa Maertens is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 10A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Mark Striemer · Republican▾
Mark Striemer is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 10A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
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)
Nathan Nelson (Republican), Jack L'Heureux (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 11B; Nathan Nelson 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.
Nathan Nelson · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Nathan Nelson is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 11B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Nathan Nelson 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.
Jack L'Heureux · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Jack L'Heureux is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 11B 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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