Tyler Anderson and Larry Olson advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 37 and 33 percent, eliminating James (Jay) Jurina and Geri Lyn Lopez, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.
Tyler Anderson▾
Filed for Mahnomen County Commissioner District 3, according to Minnesota Secretary of State candidate filing records. No campaign website or platform statement could be located. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Tyler Anderson.
Larry Olson is the sitting Mahnomen County commissioner for District 3 and the board's vice chairman, per the county's official commissioner page. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Joe Swiers and Tina Starkey advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 44 and 35 percent, eliminating Scott McCollum, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.
Tina Starkey▾
Filed for Mahnomen County Commissioner District 4, according to Minnesota Secretary of State candidate filing records. No campaign website or platform statement could be located. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Tina Starkey.
Filed for Mahnomen County Commissioner District 4, according to Minnesota Secretary of State candidate filing records. No campaign website or platform statement could be located. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Joe Swiers.
David Geray is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Mahnomen County Commissioner District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
David GerayIncumbent▾
David Geray appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Mahnomen County Commissioner 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 David Geray.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Mahnomen County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Dustin Anderson▾
A Mahnomen County native and Waubun High School graduate who served 8 years in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Military Policeman with multiple Middle East deployments, per his campaign site. He has worked his way up through the Mahnomen County Sheriff's Office and White Earth Police Department to Lieutenant, with experience on the Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force and an FBI task force, per his campaign site.
Priorities: Strong, fair law enforcement for the county's rural communities · Better training, resources and leadership support for deputies · Smart fiscal management and pursuing grants to expand services without raising costs
Josh Guenther is the incumbent Mahnomen County Sheriff seeking a third term in 2026, per the Detroit Lakes Tribune. During his tenure he has upgraded department technology and vehicles, expanded staff training, reinstated the K-9 program and the county's Drug Task Force participation, and started an Explorer Post youth program. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Priorities: Public safety as a vital priority in every community · Maintaining a reasonable and responsible department budget
Victor Eiynck is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Mahnomen County Soil and Water Supervisor District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Victor Eiynck▾
Victor Eiynck appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Mahnomen County 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 Victor Eiynck.
Jerry D. Handyside is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Mahnomen County Soil and Water Supervisor District 5, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Jerry D. Handyside▾
Jerry D. Handyside appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Mahnomen 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 Jerry D. Handyside.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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