Underdahl and Hlady are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Rice County election filings.
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.
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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 was found as of September 6, 2026.
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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 was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Rice County Commissioner District 4 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Rice County Commissioner District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steve Underdahl and Mark Hlady. Candidate information follows official Rice County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Rice County Commissioner District 4 election in Minnesota?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Minnesota are on the Minnesota election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Rice County and state election office filings, last verified October 4, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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