Jim Stewart and Stephen Springer advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 42 and 31 percent, eliminating Robert (Bob) Lahman and Roger D. Walvatne, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.
Jim Stewart▾
All that could be confirmed here is a 2026 candidate filing for Otter Tail County Commissioner District 4. No occupation, platform or campaign site was verifiable from an official or campaign source within this review. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jim Stewart.
Stephen Springer▾
No campaign site or verifiable biography could be found from an official source, so this profile is deliberately short. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Stephen Springer.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Otter Tail County Commissioner District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Jeff Gontarek▾
Jeff Gontarek appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Otter Tail 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 Jeff Gontarek.
Wayne D. JohnsonIncumbent▾
Wayne D. Johnson is the incumbent Otter Tail County Commissioner for District 2 and serves as the board's Vice Chair, per Fergus Now, which reported his 2024 Transportation Advocate Award. He filed for another term in 2026 against Jeff Gontarek and Kyle Lehmann. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Priorities: Investing in roads, bridges, and infrastructure · Supporting public safety and emergency services · Growing the local economy and workforce and expanding housing opportunities (per the campaign site)
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Otter Tail County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Terry Frost▾
Terry Frost is a candidate for Otter Tail County Sheriff in 2026, running to succeed retiring Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons, per the Perham Focus. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Reed Reinbold▾
The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy, SWAT commander and deputy emergency manager, with 23 years as a licensed Minnesota peace officer and more than 21 years at the department, per Valley News Live.
Priorities: Leadership, accountability and public trust in the sheriff's office · Strengthening technology and infrastructure, including the department's body-worn camera program · Professionalism and training for all office staff
Michelle Marie Eldien is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Otter Tail County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Michelle Marie EldienIncumbent▾
Michelle Marie Eldien appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Otter Tail County Attorney, 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 Michelle Marie Eldien.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Otter Tail County Soil and Water Supervisor District 2 (East), per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Ed Delaney▾
Ed Delaney appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Otter Tail County Soil and Water Supervisor District 2 (East), 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 Ed Delaney.
Alisyn Keil▾
Alisyn Keil appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Otter Tail County Soil and Water Supervisor District 2 (East), 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 Alisyn Keil.
Lyle E. Dittmann is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Otter Tail County Soil and Water Supervisor District 3 (East), per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Lyle E. Dittmann▾
Lyle E. Dittmann appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Otter Tail County Soil and Water Supervisor District 3 (East), 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 Lyle E. Dittmann.
David L. Johnson is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Otter Tail County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1 (West), per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
David L. JohnsonIncumbent▾
David L. Johnson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Otter Tail County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1 (West), 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 L. Johnson.
Richard E. Drevlow is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Otter Tail County Soil and Water Supervisor District 2 (West), per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Richard E. DrevlowIncumbent▾
Richard Drevlow, known as Rick, serves as Treasurer and District II supervisor for the West Otter Tail County Soil and Water Conservation District, per the district's website. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Jordan Rasmusson (Republican), Krystyne M. Knutson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 9; Jordan Rasmusson 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.
Jordan Rasmusson · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Jordan Rasmusson of Fergus Falls was first elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2022 and represents District 9, per the Fergus Falls Journal. As a sitting state senator, he secured $8.5 million in state funding for local solid waste infrastructure, according to Fergus Now. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Krystyne M. Knutson · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Krystyne Knutson owns Soapy Puppy Bed and Biscuit in Fergus Falls, per the Fergus Falls Journal. In 2021 she founded SAGA Youth, a nonprofit aiming to create an inclusive space for LGBTQ community members in Fergus Falls, according to Fergus Now. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Nicholas Hanson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Jeff Backer (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 9A; Jeff Backer 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.
Nicholas Hanson · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Nicholas Hanson signed a pledge supporting congressional term limits as a candidate for Minnesota House District 9A, according to U.S. Term Limits. No occupation, campaign website or additional attributed biographical detail was found for him as of this research pass. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Jeff Backer · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Jeff Backer is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 9A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Jeff Backer 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.
Owen Werner (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Tom Murphy (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 9B; Tom Murphy 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.
Owen Werner · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Owen Werner of Perham graduated from Perham High School in 2020 and earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Hamline University in 2024, according to the Perham Focus. He works as an accountant for KLN Family Brands and is the DFL candidate for House District 9B.
Priorities: Focuses on issues affecting the working class rather than divisive cultural debates · Emphasizes bringing constituent concerns directly to the Capitol (per the campaign site)
Tom Murphy · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Tom Murphy is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 9B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Tom Murphy 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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