Pine County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
42 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 32 Pine County races, led by the Pine County Commissioner District 1 contest.
County offices
Commissioner District 1Abbie Raudabaugh · Jay SamuelsonRaudabaugh (Nonpartisan) Fiscal responsibility and balanced budgets that avoid unexpected property tax increases
Abbie Raudabaugh
- Fiscal responsibility and balanced budgets that avoid unexpected property tax increases
- Strengthening emergency response services and repairing roads and infrastructure
- Supporting workforce development and opportunities for farms and small businesses
Per the campaign site.
About Abbie Raudabaugh
Raudabaugh is a commercial general contractor and small business owner who also operates a family farm, per the campaign site. An Army veteran, Raudabaugh has served on the Pine City Township Board of Supervisors, including as chair, and has been recognized as a Top Woman in Construction for Minnesota, per the campaign site.
Jay Samuelson
No published priorities; profile only.
About Jay Samuelson
Filed for Pine County Commissioner District 1, according to Minnesota Secretary of State candidate filing records. No campaign website or platform statement could be located. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jay Samuelson.
Abbie Raudabaugh and Jay Samuelson advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 50 and 32 percent, eliminating Steve Olson, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.
Commissioner District 2Joshua Mohr · Denise Weis
Joshua Mohr and Denise Weis are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pine County Commissioner District 2.
Joshua Mohr
No published priorities; profile only.
About Joshua Mohr
Joshua Mohr is the incumbent Pine County Commissioner for District 2 and current Board Chair, first elected twelve years ago, per Pine County News. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Denise Weis
No published priorities; profile only.
About Denise Weis
A Royalton Township resident who announced her candidacy for the Pine County District 2 commissioner seat in 2026, per Pine County News. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pine County Commissioner District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Commissioner District 5Jon Dorau · James KunzeKunze (Nonpartisan) Fiscal conservatism, framed as being a watchdog for taxpayer dollars
Jon Dorau and James Kunze are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pine County Commissioner District 5.
Jon Dorau
No published priorities; profile only.
About Jon Dorau
Jon Dorau is running for the open Pine County Commissioner District 5 seat being vacated by retiring Commissioner Matt Ludwig, against James Kunze, per Pine County News. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
James Kunze
- Fiscal conservatism, framed as being a watchdog for taxpayer dollars
- Approaching the seat as nonpartisan
About James Kunze
James Kunze is a lifelong resident of the Hinckley and Sandstone area who was raised on a dairy farm and later a hobby farm, per the Pine County News. He is running for the open District 5 commissioner seat being vacated by retiring Commissioner Matt Ludwig, against Jon Dorau. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pine County Commissioner District 5, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
SheriffAaron Borchardt · Scott GriceGrice (Nonpartisan) Rapid response, efficient use of resources, and a focus on preventing crime
Aaron Borchardt and Scott Grice are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pine County Sheriff.
Aaron Borchardt
No published priorities; profile only.
About Aaron Borchardt
Aaron Borchardt is a Pine County deputy sheriff, per public employment records. No campaign site or press interview with him was found beyond his certified candidacy for Pine County Sheriff. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Scott Grice
- Rapid response, efficient use of resources, and a focus on preventing crime
- Improving communication and trust between deputies and residents
- Deploying resources more strategically to improve emergency response in rural areas
Per the campaign site.
About Scott Grice
Scott Grice is the Pine County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy, running for sheriff in 2026 to succeed retiring Sheriff Jeff Nelson, per his campaign site. He has 33 years of public service in Pine County law enforcement, having served in nearly every role from jailer and dispatcher to chief deputy, and holds EMT and firefighter certifications.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pine County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
AttorneyReese Frederickson
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Reese Frederickson Incumbent
No published priorities; profile only.
About Reese Frederickson
Reese Frederickson has served as Pine County Attorney since being elected in 2014, per Pine County News. He holds a law degree from Mitchell Hamline and is an Air Force veteran who served as a captain specializing in intelligence and systems, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Reese Frederickson is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pine County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Judges
Judge, District 10, Seat 38Ben Lacy · Rebecca A. WaxseLacy (Nonpartisan) Independent, nonpartisan judiciaryWaxse (Nonpartisan) Fair and impartial application of the law
Ben Lacy
- Independent, nonpartisan judiciary
- Equal access to justice
Per the campaign site.
About Ben Lacy
Lacy serves as Managing Attorney at Tubman, a domestic violence advocacy organization, after earlier work as a criminal prosecutor at the Washington County Attorney's Office, per the campaign site. Lacy earned a law degree cum laude from Mitchell Hamline and has served as president of the Washington County Bar Association, per the campaign site.
Rebecca A. Waxse
- Fair and impartial application of the law
- Serving communities across all eight counties of the district
Per the campaign site.
About Rebecca A. Waxse
Waxse is an attorney based in Stillwater, Minnesota, with years of legal experience practicing in the 10th Judicial District, per the campaign site. Waxse has a record of community service and is a resident of the district sought, per the campaign site.
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.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 1Juanita C. Freeman
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Juanita C. Freeman
No published priorities; profile only.
About Juanita C. Freeman
Juanita C. Freeman is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Washington County District Court on Nov. 13, 2018, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously a senior assistant Hennepin County attorney in the adult prosecution and child protection divisions, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Juanita C. Freeman is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 2Carrie A. Doom
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Carrie A. Doom
No published priorities; profile only.
About Carrie A. Doom
Carrie A. Doom is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Carrie A. Doom is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 4Suzanne M Brown
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Suzanne M Brown
No published priorities; profile only.
About Suzanne M Brown
Suzanne M Brown is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Anoka County District Court on August 19, 2019, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously senior attorney and criminal division head at the Scott County Attorney's Office, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Suzanne M Brown is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 6Stoney L. Hiljus
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Stoney L. Hiljus
No published priorities; profile only.
About Stoney L. Hiljus
Stoney L. Hiljus is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Pine County District Court on April 9, 2012, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2014 and 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously city attorney for Coon Rapids and city administrator for Cambridge, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Stoney L. Hiljus is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 7Viet-Hanh Winchell
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Viet-Hanh Winchell Incumbent
No published priorities; profile only.
About Viet-Hanh Winchell
Judge Viet-Hanh Winchell was appointed to the Tenth Judicial District bench by Governor Tim Walz on May 13, 2024, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. She earned her J.D. from Hamline University School of Law and previously worked as a solo practitioner and as court-appointed counsel in child protection and guardianship cases. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Viet-Hanh Winchell is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 8Laura A. Pietan
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Laura A. Pietan
No published priorities; profile only.
About Laura A. Pietan
Laura A. Pietan is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Washington County District Court Feb. 4, 2019, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously deputy city attorney and senior assistant city attorney for the City of St. Paul, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Laura A. Pietan is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 9Sheridan Hawley
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Sheridan Hawley Incumbent
No published priorities; profile only.
About Sheridan Hawley
Judge Sheridan Hawley was appointed to the Tenth Judicial District bench by Governor Mark Dayton on May 24, 2012, and was elected in 2014 and 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. He earned his J.D. from the University of California Hastings College of Law and previously worked in the Tenth Judicial District Public Defender's Office and the Kanabec County Attorney's Office. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Sheridan Hawley is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 14Justin Collins
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Justin Collins
No published priorities; profile only.
About Justin Collins
Justin Collins is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Anoka County District Court on September 23, 2024, by Governor Tim Walz, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant public defender in the Tenth Judicial District and an assistant county attorney in Washington and Anoka counties, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Justin Collins is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 15Thomas Robert Lehmann
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Thomas Robert Lehmann
No published priorities; profile only.
About Thomas Robert Lehmann
Thomas Robert Lehmann is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Anoka County District Court on July 2, 2018, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously a shareholder at Eckberg Lammers P.C. and owner and partner attorney at Lehmann & Lutter, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Thomas Robert Lehmann is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 17Patrick W. Flanagan
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Patrick W. Flanagan
No published priorities; profile only.
About Patrick W. Flanagan
Patrick W. Flanagan is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Washington County District Court by Governor Mark Dayton on February 21, 2018, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously operated the Flanagan Law Office and served as elected Mower County Attorney from 2003 to 2006, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Patrick W. Flanagan is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 19Tricia Loehr
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tricia Loehr
No published priorities; profile only.
About Tricia Loehr
Tricia Loehr is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Anoka County District Court on Jan. 13, 2025, by Governor Tim Walz, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant county attorney in Washington and Dakota counties, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Tricia Loehr is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 22Melissa Saterbak
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Melissa Saterbak
No published priorities; profile only.
About Melissa Saterbak
Melissa Saterbak is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Anoka County District Court by Governor Tim Walz on Sept. 30, 2019, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant Anoka County and Mille Lacs County attorney, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Melissa Saterbak is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 23Catherine (Kate) McPherson
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Catherine (Kate) McPherson
No published priorities; profile only.
About Catherine (Kate) McPherson
Catherine (Kate) McPherson is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Wright County District Court Nov. 9, 2011, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2014 and 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant county attorney and head of operations for the Anoka County Attorney's Office, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Catherine (Kate) McPherson is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 24Karin L. McCarthy
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Karin L. McCarthy
No published priorities; profile only.
About Karin L. McCarthy
Karin L. McCarthy is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Anoka County District Court by Governor Mark Dayton on Feb. 5, 2018, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant Washington County attorney and staff attorney for Tubman, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Karin L. McCarthy is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 28Karen B. Schommer
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Karen B. Schommer
No published priorities; profile only.
About Karen B. Schommer
Karen B. Schommer is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Anoka County District Court by Governor Mark Dayton on Nov. 26, 2018, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously deputy criminal chief for major crimes at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Karen B. Schommer is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 29Jacob Fischmann
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jacob Fischmann
No published priorities; profile only.
About Jacob Fischmann
Jacob Fischmann is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Kanabec County District Court by Governor Tim Walz on September 3, 2025, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant Minnesota attorney general and senior assistant Hennepin County attorney, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Jacob Fischmann is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 32Elizabeth H. Strand
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Elizabeth H. Strand
No published priorities; profile only.
About Elizabeth H. Strand
Elizabeth H. Strand is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed Chief Judge of the Wright County District Court by Governor Mark Dayton on Sept. 10, 2012, and elected in 2014 and 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously a prosecuting attorney for the cities of Annandale and Buffalo, Minnesota, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Elizabeth H. Strand is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 38Ben Lacy · Rebecca A. Waxse
Ben Lacy
No published priorities; profile only.
About Ben Lacy
Ben Lacy is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 38, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Rebecca A. Waxse
No published priorities; profile only.
About Rebecca A. Waxse
Rebecca A. Waxse is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 38, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Ben Lacy and Rebecca A. Waxse are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for this seat. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 43Heather Pipenhagen
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Heather Pipenhagen
No published priorities; profile only.
About Heather Pipenhagen
Heather Pipenhagen is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Sherburne County District Court Nov. 6, 2024, by Governor Tim Walz, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant county attorney in Dakota and Washington counties, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Heather Pipenhagen is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Judge, Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court, Seat 45Jennifer D. Peterson
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jennifer D. Peterson
No published priorities; profile only.
About Jennifer D. Peterson
Jennifer D. Peterson is a judge of the Minnesota 10th Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Anoka County District Court by Governor Tim Walz on October 14, 2024, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously a Tenth District public defender serving Sherburne, Chisago, Anoka and Washington counties, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Jennifer D. Peterson is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 10th Judicial District covers Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington and Wright counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Districts and boards
Soil and Water Supervisor District 1James Sloan
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
James Sloan
No published priorities; profile only.
About James Sloan
James Sloan appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pine County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate filing is the only verifiable source for James Sloan.
James Sloan is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pine County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Special Election for Soil and Water Supervisor District 4Steven Martin
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Steven Martin Incumbent
No published priorities; profile only.
About Steven Martin
Steven Martin, who goes by Steve, serves as secretary and District 4 supervisor of the Pine Soil and Water Conservation District board, per the district's website. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Steven Martin is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pine County Special Election for Soil and Water Supervisor District 4, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Soil and Water Supervisor District 5Gerald Telker
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Gerald Telker Incumbent
No published priorities; profile only.
About Gerald Telker
Gerald Telker, known as Jerry, serves as Treasurer and District 5 supervisor for the Pine County Soil and Water Conservation District, per the district's website. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Gerald Telker is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Pine County Soil and Water Supervisor District 5, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
By address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Minnesota Senate District 11Jason Rarick (R) · Mary Carlson (D) · Monique Doward (FI)Doward (FI) Strengthen rural health systems and support seniors and people with disabilities
Jason Rarick Republican Incumbent
No published priorities; profile only.
About Jason Rarick
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 was found as of September 11, 2026.
Mary Carlson Democratic-Farmer-Labor
No published priorities; profile only.
About Mary Carlson
Carlson chairs the Wrenshall School Board and owns two small businesses, Pure Event Planning & Design and Decor Lab Duluth, per the campaign site. She led her school district through a consolidation effort and worked at the Minnesota Capitol in 2025 to secure increased school funding, per the campaign site.
Monique Doward FI
- Strengthen rural health systems and support seniors and people with disabilities
- Support job growth and responsible artificial intelligence policy that protects workers
- Invest in affordable housing and reliable water and sewer infrastructure
Per the campaign site.
About Monique Doward
Doward works in social services and is completing a doctorate in public health, per the campaign site. She previously served as a city council member in Kettle River, where she has lived since 2019, per the campaign site.
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.
Minnesota House District 11AChris Swanson (D) · Jeff Dotseth (R)Swanson (D) Fully funding schools and ensuring proper compensation for teachers, public safety personnel and emergency workersDotseth (R) Emphasizes common-sense, practical leadership for the district
Chris Swanson Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Fully funding schools and ensuring proper compensation for teachers, public safety personnel and emergency workers
- Maintaining infrastructure, fire and ambulance services, and mental health funding in underserved areas
- Prioritizing support for working families, children and retirees
Per the campaign site.
About Chris Swanson
Chris Swanson is a high school social studies teacher at Cloquet Senior High School and a member of the Cloquet City Council, per his campaign site. Swanson previously worked as a Railroad Conductor for Canadian National out of Proctor, per his campaign site. Swanson is running for the Minnesota House of Representatives in District 11A, per his campaign site.
Jeff Dotseth Republican Incumbent
- Emphasizes common-sense, practical leadership for the district
- Highlights Second Amendment involvement, including a campaign gun-safety class
Per the campaign site.
About Jeff Dotseth
Jeff Dotseth is the sitting Republican representative for Minnesota House District 11A, per the Minnesota House of Representatives. His occupation is listed as real estate, small business owner and farmer/agriculture; he was first elected in 2022 and is serving his second term, per the official member directory.
Chris Swanson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Jeff Dotseth (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 11A; Jeff Dotseth 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.
Minnesota House District 11BNathan Nelson (R) · Jack L'Heureux (D)Nelson (R) Preserving Minnesota's rural and agricultural heritageL'Heureux (D) Protect rural hospitals, clinics and long term care facilities from funding cuts
Nathan Nelson Republican Incumbent
- Preserving Minnesota's rural and agricultural heritage
- Representing and advocating for the needs of District 11B communities
Per the campaign site.
About Nathan Nelson
Nathan Nelson operates a farm east of Hinckley, where he and his wife Suzanna raise Angus beef cattle as the third generation to manage the operation, per the campaign site. He has served nine years on his township board and is active in his church and in agricultural organizations including Farm Bureau and county 4-H, per the campaign site. Nelson was named Pine County's Farm Family of the Year in 2015 and has served one year as a Minnesota state representative, per the campaign site.
Jack L'Heureux Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Protect rural hospitals, clinics and long term care facilities from funding cuts
- Expand access to safe, affordable housing in rural Minnesota
- Address unemployment, low wages and housing shortages affecting the district's economy
Per the campaign site.
About Jack L'Heureux
Jack L'Heureux has more than 30 years of leadership experience, having served as Mayor of Mora and as a member of the Mora and Kanabec County Economic Development Authority, per the campaign site. He describes himself as an advocate for rural health care and a supporter of affordable housing, 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.
Ballot questions
2 local ballot questions from official county, city and school district lists. Countywide questions appear on every ballot in Pine County; city, school district and special-district questions only inside the jurisdiction named. Statewide measures are listed separately.
Township Question 1: Question 1: Five-Member Town BoardWindemere Township · Would adopt Option A, expanding the town board of supervisors to five members.
Would adopt Option A, expanding the town board of supervisors to five members.
Township Question 2: Question 2: Appointment of Clerk/TreasurerWindemere Township · Would let the town board appoint the clerk and treasurer instead of voters electing them.
Would let the town board appoint the clerk and treasurer instead of voters electing them.
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Pine County 2026 election questions
Who is on the ballot in Pine County, Minnesota on November 3, 2026?
Pine County sample ballot 2026: see where the commissioner, county sheriff and county attorney candidates stand on agriculture, public safety and roads. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
When is the 2026 general election in Minnesota?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Minnesota are listed on the Minnesota election hub. Minnesota election hub →
What ballot questions are on the Pine County ballot?
2 ballot questions: Question 1: Five-Member Town Board; Question 2: Appointment of Clerk/Treasurer. Each question page explains what a yes vote and a no vote would do.
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Candidate roster last updated Sep 25, 2026 from official election sources.