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Lake County

Lake County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

8 candidates are tracked across 7 Lake County races for the 2026 election, led by the Lake County Commissioner District 1 contest. Preview your Lake County, Minnesota sample ballot for 2026: browse tracked local races, then enter your ZIP code to confirm which districts and offices appear on your exact ballot.

These race previews show candidates we’re tracking now. A ZIP code shows your statewide and congressional races; a street address adds county and city contests.
Enter your ZIP code at theballotbrief.com to see your exact 2026 ballot.

Local Snapshot

Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateMinnesota
Races Listed7
Profiles8

Lake County Sample Ballot 2026: Races We’re Tracking

Local races are address-specific. This guide previews tracked contests, while the lookup tool narrows the list to a voter’s exact address. Tap any name to see the race, full candidate profiles, and everything else on your exact ballot.

Lake County Commissioner District 1

County

2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lake County Commissioner District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

  • Colby Abazs
    Colby Abazs appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lake County Commissioner District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
  • Joe Baltich
    Joe Baltich appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lake County Commissioner District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

Lake County Commissioner District 3

County

Richard "Rick" Hogenson is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lake County Commissioner District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

  • Richard "Rick" Hogenson
    Richard "Rick" Hogenson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lake County Commissioner District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

Lake County Commissioner District 4

County

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

  • Jeremy Michael Hurd
    Jeremy Michael Hurd appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lake County Commissioner District 4, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

Lake County Sheriff

County

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

  • Tim Luoma
    Tim Luoma appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lake County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

Lake County Attorney

County

Lara R.M. Nygaard is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lake County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

  • Lara R.M. Nygaard
    Lara R.M. Nygaard appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lake County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

Lake County Soil and Water Supervisor District 2

County

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

  • Doug S. Lande
    Doug S. Lande appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lake County Soil and Water Supervisor District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

Lake County Soil and Water Supervisor District 3

County

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

  • Beth Hippert
    Beth Hippert appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lake County Soil and Water Supervisor District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

Sample ballot by ZIP code in Lake County

Each ZIP page previews the statewide and congressional races for that ZIP; add a street address in the lookup for county and city contests.

5560155603556075560955614556165573155796

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Note: Use address lookup for your exact ballot; local pages preview tracked races.Profiles: Hand-verified profiles are added race by race; always confirm with the official election office linked above.