Steve Underdahl and Mark Hlady advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 55 and 27 percent, eliminating David A. Blais, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.
Steve Underdahl▾
Construction contractor and business owner seeking a fourth term on the Rice County Board, per the Faribault Daily News. 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: Relief from unfunded mandates · Community development (per the Faribault Daily News)
Mark Hlady▾
Mark Hlady is a retired Rice County sheriff's sergeant with 31 years in the department, according to the Faribault Daily News. He told that paper, "I will never not return a phone call." No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Priorities: Communication and responsiveness to residents · Responsible spending and a review of discretionary budget items (per the Faribault Daily News)
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rice County Commissioner District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Gerry HoisingtonIncumbent▾
Gerry Hoisington is the incumbent Rice County Commissioner for District 3, running for reelection in 2026, per the Faribault Daily News. He previously worked as a construction superintendent at Magney Construction. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Sam Temple▾
Sam Temple is a Faribault native and former public-television documentary filmmaker who directed Northfield Public Broadcasting for nearly six years, per his campaign site. He is running for Rice County Commissioner, District 3, against Gerry Hoisington after narrowly losing the same race four years earlier.
Priorities: Increase outreach for property tax deferral, energy assistance, and food support programs · Increase capacity for Veterans Services · Create a dedicated Family Crimes investigator and victim advocate position at the Sheriff's Office
Nathan Budin is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rice County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Nathan Budin▾
Nathan Budin is a Captain with the Rice County Sheriff's Office with more than 26 years in law enforcement, 25 of them at the Sheriff's Office, per his campaign site. He has previously served as Sergeant of Investigations, Patrol Sergeant, Deputy Sheriff, and Correctional Officer. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Priorities: Law enforcement leadership and organizational management · Mental health advocacy and wellness programs · Community safety through fraud and predator education
Brian Mortenson is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rice County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Brian Mortenson▾
Brian Mortenson is a prosecutor running for Rice County Attorney, per the campaign site. He graduated from Ave Maria School of Law, clerked for a U.S. district court judge, and worked as an assistant state attorney in Florida's 20th Judicial Circuit, per the campaign site. He joined the Rice County Attorney's Office in 2016 and has prosecuted major drug cases, per the campaign site.
Priorities: Implementing drug diversion programs and increasing treatment court enrollment to reduce recidivism · Ending probation for violent repeat offenders · Evaluating each case individually and giving victims a voice without needless delays (per the campaign site)
Preston Bauer is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rice County Soil and Water Supervisor District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Preston Bauer▾
Preston Bauer appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rice 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 Preston Bauer.
Richard F Peterson is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Rice County Soil and Water Supervisor District 5, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Richard F PetersonIncumbent▾
Richard Peterson serves as a district supervisor on the Rice Soil and Water Conservation District board, per the district's website. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Sam Powell (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), John R. Jasinski (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 19; John R. Jasinski 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.
Sam Powell · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Sam Powell is a former pastor who is the DFL candidate for Minnesota Senate District 19, per KTTC-TV, campaigning under the slogan 'Courage, Compassion, Community.'
Priorities: Healthcare access · Support for victims of domestic and sexual violence · Education (per the campaign site)
John R. Jasinski · RepublicanIncumbent▾
John R. Jasinski is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. John R. Jasinski is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). This name has not yet been researched.
Jeremy Munson (Republican), Marisa Ulmen (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 22. Not on the November ballot: Rich Draheim, 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.
Jeremy Munson · Republican▾
Jeremy Munson holds a business degree from the University of Minnesota and previously served five years in the Minnesota House (2017-2022), per campaign site. Jeremy Munson and his wife have operated real estate and specialty crop farming businesses, per campaign site.
Priorities: Authored legislation applying free-market approaches to lowering health care and pharmaceutical costs · Focuses on reducing taxes, energy costs and business regulation · Focuses on government accountability over state fraud (per the campaign site)
Marisa Ulmen · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Marisa Ulmen is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 22 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Priorities: Supports family farmers through fair competition and access to markets · Supports fully funding public education and expanding childcare access · Supports health care access for seniors and workers (per the campaign site)
Mark Legvold (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Bill Lieske (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 58; Bill Lieske 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.
Mark Legvold · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Mark Legvold is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 58 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Bill Lieske · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Bill Lieske is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 58 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Bill Lieske is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). This name has not yet been researched.
Keith Allen (Republican), Martha Brown (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 19A; Keith Allen 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.
Keith Allen · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Keith Allen is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 19A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Keith Allen 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.
Martha Brown · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Martha Brown is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 19A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Terry Matthew Stier (Republican), Mary Nesgoda (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 22B; Terry Matthew Stier 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.
Terry Matthew Stier · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Terry Matthew Stier has served as Belle Plaine Chief of Police since 2020, with more than 20 years in law enforcement, per campaign site.
Priorities: Supports fighting unnecessary tax increases and wasteful spending · Supports stronger safeguards against government fraud · Supports public safety and law enforcement funding (per the campaign site)
Mary Nesgoda · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Mary Nesgoda is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 22B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Priorities: Supports quality health care access · Supports funding to ensure children get the education they deserve (per the campaign site)
Steven E. Cherney (Republican), Kristi Pursell (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 58A; Kristi Pursell 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.
Steven E. Cherney · Republican▾
Steven E. Cherney is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 58A 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.
Kristi Pursell · Democratic-Farmer-LaborIncumbent▾
Kristi Pursell is a nonprofit executive director who represents District 58A in the Minnesota House. She holds a B.A. in English and environmental studies from St. Olaf College and a graduate certificate in environmental education from the University of Minnesota Duluth, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. First elected in 2022, she is now in her second term, serves as Assistant DFL Floor Leader, and co-chairs Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy as vice chair.
Drew Roach (Republican), Ed Fellows (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 58B; Drew Roach 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.
Drew Roach · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Drew Roach is a business owner who represents District 58B in the Minnesota House. Elected in 2024, he is serving his first term and sits on the Education Policy, Elections Finance and Government Operations, and Taxes committees, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Ed Fellows · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Ed Fellows is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 58B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
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