David H. Senjem and Gabe Perkins advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 56 and 29 percent, eliminating Karuna Ojanen, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.
Dave Senjem▾
Dave Senjem is a former Rochester City Council member and a 20 year Minnesota state senator, per KTTC. He told KTTC his focus is on costs the state has shifted onto counties, including Medicaid and nutrition programs. He is described by KTTC as the sitting District 2 commissioner, but that could not be confirmed against an official county roster in this review, so incumbency is recorded as false. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Priorities: Pushing back on state cost shifts for Medicaid and nutrition programs · Affordable housing and environmental sustainability · Mental health infrastructure including a possible new state hospital in Rochester (per the KTTC)
Gabe Perkins▾
Gabe Perkins is a former Minnesota Department of Transportation and American Cancer Society employee, according to KTTC. He told KTTC the county needs 18,000 to 20,000 more homes within the next 20 years. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Priorities: Building substantially more housing over the next two decades · Scrutinizing data center growth for utility cost, noise and environmental effects (per the KTTC)
Bob Hopkins and Michael Wojcik advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 48 and 31 percent, eliminating Tawonda Burks, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.
Bob Hopkins▾
Bob Hopkins is a veteran and owner of an Allegra marketing and print franchise in Rochester, according to KTTC, which reports he won a 2024 special election for this seat. Incumbency could not be confirmed against an official county roster within this review, so it is recorded as false. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Priorities: Affordable housing · Absorbing federal budget effects on SNAP and Medicaid · Public safety and the fentanyl response (per the KTTC)
Michael Wojcik▾
Three term former Rochester city council member, according to KTTC, which reported he was unavailable for an interview and drew his stated positions from his blog. KTTC lists housing and transportation costs as his focus. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Priorities: Lists affordable housing and transportation costs as top priorities, per Post Bulletin, citing his campaign blog · Opposes the county's plan to reshape how it funds public libraries, saying he is passionate about protecting them, per Post Bulletin
Brian Mueller is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted County Commissioner District 4, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Brian MuellerIncumbent▾
Brian Mueller is a semi-retired small business owner specializing in repair of industrial and heavy construction equipment, per the Post Bulletin. He served as a Rochester Township supervisor from 2004 to 2022 before his 2022 election as Olmsted County's District 4 Commissioner. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Tim Parkin is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Tim Parkin▾
Tim Parkin appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted 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 Tim Parkin.
Priorities: Authentic leadership and strong community partnerships · Fiscal responsibility with taxpayer resources · Supporting sheriff's office staff with training and resources
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Karen MacLaughlin▾
Karen MacLaughlin appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Priorities: Modernizing public safety approaches in the county attorney's office · Creating a public data dashboard showing case charges and outcomes
Michael Walters▾
Michael Walters is the incumbent Olmsted County Attorney, appointed in April 2025 to complete the unexpired term of former county attorney Mark Ostrem and now seeking election to the office, per KTTC. He grew up in Rochester, is a Century High School and University of Minnesota graduate, and previously served as managing attorney for the office's adult and child protection division, per the same report. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Priorities: Reducing court wait times for victims in newly charged felony cases · Ensuring fair, transparent processes in the criminal justice system
3 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Kevin Connelly▾
Kevin Connelly appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted 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 Kevin Connelly.
Pernell Meier▾
Pernell Meier appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted 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 Pernell Meier.
Jesse O'Driscoll▾
Jesse O'Driscoll appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted 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 Jesse O'Driscoll.
Lance Flores is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted County Soil and Water Supervisor District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Lance Flores▾
Lance Flores appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted 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 Lance Flores.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted County Soil and Water Supervisor District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
John Pries▾
John Pries appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted 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 John Pries.
James Tully▾
James Tully appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Olmsted 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 James Tully.
Steven E Jacob (Republican), Jason Lohmann (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 20. Not on the November ballot: Steve Drazkowski, 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.
Steven E Jacob · Republican▾
Steven E Jacob currently serves as the Minnesota State Representative for House District 20B, per the House member directory, and is running for the Minnesota Senate seat in District 20. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Jason Lohmann · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Jason Lohmann is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Nels T. Pierson (Republican), Simon Glaser (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 24. Not on the November ballot: Carla J. Nelson, 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.
Nels T. Pierson · Republican▾
Nels T. Pierson is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Simon Glaser · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Simon Glaser is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Priorities: Supports continued investment in education · Prioritizes civil liberties · Calls for fair tax policy (per the campaign site)
Liz Boldon (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), John Howie (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 25; Liz Boldon 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.
Liz Boldon · Democratic-Farmer-LaborIncumbent▾
Liz Boldon describes herself on her campaign site as a mom, nurse, educator, advocate and organizer, per campaign site.
Priorities: Focuses on building an inclusive, safe community for all · Prioritizes justice and equity (per the campaign site)
John Howie · Republican▾
John Howie is a former business owner who ran a manufacturing firm employing 18 people, per the Post Bulletin, and previously worked in the corporate business world. He is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 25, challenging incumbent Democratic Sen. Liz Boldon, and debated her at a Rochester League of Women Voters forum in September 2026. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Priorities: Cutting business taxes and government regulation to spur economic growth · Supports data centers as economic assets that help fund school construction and infrastructure improvements · Opposes recreational marijuana legalization (per the Post Bulletin)
Steve Holm (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Sara Bertschinger (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 20B. Not on the November ballot: Steven Jacob, 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.
Steve Holm · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Steve Holm grew up on a small farm near St. Charles, Minnesota, per campaign site. Steve Holm worked at Mayo Clinic for 41 years, per campaign site. Steve Holm served seven years on the Saratoga Township Board, per campaign site.
Priorities: Focuses on water quality and conservation, including addressing nitrate pollution · Supports improving rural health care access and affordability · Supports agricultural viability, including farm insurance and labor issues (per the campaign site)
Sara Bertschinger · Republican▾
Sara Bertschinger works as a home care nurse in the Rochester area, per campaign site. Sara Bertschinger and her husband live on a family homestead near Pine Island that has been in the family for a century, per campaign site.
Priorities: Supports family farms and small businesses · Focuses on advancing quality education · Emphasizes government accountability (per the campaign site)
Duane Quam (Republican), Heather Holmes (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 24A; Duane Quam 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.
Duane Quam · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Duane Quam holds degrees in engineering and physics, including a master's in physics, and has worked as an engineer, scientist and project manager, per campaign site. Duane Quam previously served on the Byron School Board and chaired Minnesota's State Academic Science Standards writing committee, per campaign site.
Priorities: Supports a smaller, more fiscally responsible government · Supports constitutional and property rights protections · Favors reducing fees and regulations to support job creation (per the campaign site)
Heather Holmes · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Heather Holmes is a scientist and former school board member raising a family in Byron, Minnesota, per campaign site.
Priorities: Focuses on lowering everyday costs to make rural life more affordable · Emphasizes community volunteerism and support · Commits to responsive, transparent leadership (per the campaign site)
John Michael Ajouri (Republican), Tina Liebling (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 24B; Tina Liebling 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.
John Michael Ajouri · Republican▾
John Michael Ajouri is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 24B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Priorities: Supports cutting taxes and addressing rising property taxes · Supports government accountability against fraud · Supports law enforcement and public safety (per the campaign site)
Tina Liebling · Democratic-Farmer-LaborIncumbent▾
Tina Liebling is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 24B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Tina Liebling 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.
Priorities: Supports changes to health care aimed at reducing costs and protecting reproductive and gender-affirming care access · Supports increased education funding, including free school breakfast and lunch programs · Supported legalizing recreational cannabis and paid family and medical leave (per the campaign site)
Brad Trahan (Republican), Kim Hicks (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 25A; Kim Hicks 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.
Brad Trahan · Republican▾
Brad Trahan is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 25A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Priorities: Focuses on affordability and cost-of-living concerns · Prioritizes public safety · Supports fiscal responsibility and responsible budgeting (per the campaign site)
Kim Hicks · Democratic-Farmer-LaborIncumbent▾
Kim Hicks has spent more than 25 years working with people and children with disabilities in direct support, teaching, nonprofit and policy roles, per campaign site. Kim Hicks is a graduate of Rochester Public Schools and holds a bachelor's degree in special education from Winona State University, per campaign site.
Priorities: Supports affordable access to comprehensive health care · Supports an equitable education system for all Minnesota children · Supports unions and workers' voice in the workplace (per the campaign site)
Wes Lund (Republican), Andy Smith (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 25B; Andy Smith 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.
Wes Lund · Republican▾
Wes Lund is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 25B, challenging incumbent Rep. Andy Smith, per Post Bulletin coverage of the race. No other attributed biographical facts were found as of September 2026; his campaign site was listed as under construction. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Andy Smith · Democratic-Farmer-LaborIncumbent▾
Andy Smith is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 25B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Andy Smith 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.
Priorities: Supports expanding health care access · Supports higher taxes on wealthy earners · Supports reproductive rights (per the campaign site)
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