Scott County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
47 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 33 Scott County races, led by the Scott County Commissioner District 5 contest.
County offices
Commissioner District 5Drew Christensen · Bob CoughlenChristensen (Nonpartisan) Keeping the community a great place to live, work and raise a family
Drew Christensen
- Keeping the community a great place to live, work and raise a family
- Applying clean energy and infrastructure experience to county government
- Building on a record of results from prior legislative service
Per the campaign site.
About Drew Christensen
Christensen works in the clean energy sector on wind, solar and battery projects, per the campaign site. Christensen previously served two terms as one of Minnesota's youngest state legislators, elected by Savage voters, per the campaign site.
Bob Coughlen
No published priorities; profile only.
About Bob Coughlen
Filed for Scott County Commissioner District 5, 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 Bob Coughlen.
Drew Christensen and Bob Coughlen advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 45 and 21 percent, eliminating Christine Kelly and Gabriela Kroetch, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.
AttorneyAllen Andersen · Ron HocevarAndersen (Nonpartisan) Fair, transparent and effective legal representationHocevar (Nonpartisan) Holding offenders accountable so no crime is too small to matter
Allen Andersen
- Fair, transparent and effective legal representation
- Building trust and accountability in the County Attorney's office
- Supporting victims and creating rehabilitation opportunities
Per the campaign site.
About Allen Andersen
Andersen serves as an Assistant County Attorney in the Child Protection Division of the Hennepin County Attorney's Office, per the campaign site. Andersen is a Marine Corps veteran who previously worked as a juvenile and adult prosecutor at the Scott County Attorney's Office and helped create the county's Veterans Treatment Court, per the campaign site.
Ron Hocevar
- Holding offenders accountable so no crime is too small to matter
- Youth drug-use prevention through the Choose Not to Use program
- Combating child exploitation and trafficking through task force partnerships
Per the campaign site.
About Ron Hocevar
Hocevar currently serves as Scott County Attorney after 20 years as a Judge Advocate General in the U.S. Navy, per the campaign site. As a career prosecutor, Hocevar has handled cases ranging from trespass to first degree murder and founded the county's Veteran's Court, per the campaign site.
Ron Hocevar and Allen Andersen advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 46 and 33 percent, eliminating Todd Zettler, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.
Commissioner District 2Jim Muelken · Mike Robole
Jim Muelken and Mike Robole are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Scott County Commissioner District 2.
Jim Muelken
No published priorities; profile only.
About Jim Muelken
Jim Muelken is running for the open Scott County Commissioner District 2 seat against Mike Robole, following the retirement of longtime Commissioner Tom Wolf, per the Prior Lake News Compass. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Mike Robole
No published priorities; profile only.
About Mike Robole
Mike Robole appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Scott County Commissioner District 2, 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 Mike Robole.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Scott County Commissioner District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Commissioner District 4Dave Beer
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Dave Beer
No published priorities; profile only.
About Dave Beer
Dave Beer appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Scott County Commissioner District 4, 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 Dave Beer.
Dave Beer is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Scott County Commissioner District 4, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
SheriffLuke W. Hennen
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Luke W. Hennen Incumbent
No published priorities; profile only.
About Luke W. Hennen
Luke Hennen has served as Scott County Sheriff since May 2016, per Scott County's website, and is the county's 19th sheriff. He began his career as a corrections officer in 1997 and holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a master's degree in public administration from Minnesota State University, Mankato, per the county's website. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Luke W. Hennen is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Scott County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Judges
Judge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 1Ann M. Offermann
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Ann M. Offermann
No published priorities; profile only.
About Ann M. Offermann
Ann M. Offermann is a judge of the Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Dakota County District Court Oct. 5, 2012, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2014 and 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant Dakota County attorney and assistant Minnesota attorney general, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Ann M. Offermann 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 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley 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 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 2Krista M. Marks
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Krista M. Marks
No published priorities; profile only.
About Krista M. Marks
Krista M. Marks is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Krista M. Marks 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 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley 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 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 3Dannia L. Edwards
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Dannia L. Edwards
No published priorities; profile only.
About Dannia L. Edwards
Dannia L. Edwards is a judge of the Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Dakota County District Court by Governor Tim Walz on Oct. 4, 2019, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant public defender in the First and Third Judicial Districts and a trial attorney at the Legal Rights Center, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Dannia L. Edwards 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 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley 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 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 4Tracy Perzel
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tracy Perzel
No published priorities; profile only.
About Tracy Perzel
Tracy Perzel is a judge of the Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Dakota County District Court by Governor Mark Dayton on Jan. 2, 2019, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously criminal division chief and senior litigation counsel at the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Minnesota, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Tracy Perzel 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 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley 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 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 6Kelly A. Staples
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kelly A. Staples
No published priorities; profile only.
About Kelly A. Staples
Kelly A. Staples is a judge of the Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Dakota County District Court July 8, 2025, by Governor Tim Walz, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously ran the Law Office of Kelly A. Staples in West St. Paul and served as a court-appointed attorney in Dakota County, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Kelly A. Staples 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 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley 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 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 7Matthew Schmidt
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Matthew Schmidt Incumbent
No published priorities; profile only.
About Matthew Schmidt
Judge Matthew Schmidt was appointed to the First Judicial District bench by Governor Tim Walz on November 25, 2024, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. He earned his J.D. from Hamline University School of Law and previously was a partner at Ho & Schmidt, LLP and a part-time public defender in the First Judicial District. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Matthew Schmidt 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 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley 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 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 9Patrick Goggins
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Patrick Goggins
No published priorities; profile only.
About Patrick Goggins
Patrick Goggins joined the New Prague, Minnesota law firm now known as Wornson Goggins in 2001 and now serves as a District Court Judge, per the firm's website.
Patrick Goggins 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 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley 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 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 12Michael D. Wentzell
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Michael D. Wentzell
No published priorities; profile only.
About Michael D. Wentzell
Michael D. Wentzell is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 12, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Michael D. Wentzell 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 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley 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 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 15Lauren M. Johnson
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Lauren M. Johnson
No published priorities; profile only.
About Lauren M. Johnson
Lauren M. Johnson is a judge of the Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Scott County District Court on November 13, 2023, by Governor Tim Walz, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant McLeod County attorney and staff attorney with the Autism Advocacy & Law Center, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Lauren M. Johnson 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 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley 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 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 16Luis Morales
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Luis Morales
No published priorities; profile only.
About Luis Morales
Luis Morales is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 16, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Luis Morales 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 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley 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 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 18Christian Sean Wilton
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Christian Sean Wilton
No published priorities; profile only.
About Christian Sean Wilton
Christian Sean Wilton is a judge of the Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Scott County District Court Sept. 27, 2012, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2014 and 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant U.S. attorney for the District of Minnesota and assistant Ramsey County attorney, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Christian Sean Wilton 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 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley 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 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 27Tanya Olympia O'Brien
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tanya Olympia O'Brien
No published priorities; profile only.
About Tanya Olympia O'Brien
Tanya Olympia O'Brien is a judge of the Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Dakota County District Court by Governor Mark Dayton on April 9, 2018, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant Ramsey County attorney and assistant Scott County attorney, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Tanya Olympia O'Brien 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 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley 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 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 34Christopher D. Bates
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Christopher D. Bates
No published priorities; profile only.
About Christopher D. Bates
Christopher D. Bates is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 34, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Christopher D. Bates 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 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley 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 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 36Adam Johnson
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Adam Johnson
No published priorities; profile only.
About Adam Johnson
Adam Johnson is a judge of the Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Dakota County District Court by Governor Tim Walz on Nov. 16, 2023, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously deputy county administrator and chief assistant county attorney for Rice County, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Adam Johnson 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 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley 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 1Douglas R. Schoenecker
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Douglas R. Schoenecker Incumbent
No published priorities; profile only.
About Douglas R. Schoenecker
Douglas R. Schoenecker, listed as Doug Schoenecker, serves as vice chair on the Scott County Soil and Water Conservation District board representing District I, per the district's website. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Douglas R. Schoenecker is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Scott County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Soil and Water Supervisor District 3Gary A. Hartmann
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Gary A. Hartmann
No published priorities; profile only.
About Gary A. Hartmann
Gary A. Hartmann appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Scott County Soil and Water Supervisor District 3, 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 Gary A. Hartmann.
Gary A. Hartmann is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Scott County Soil and Water Supervisor District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Soil and Water Supervisor District 4WM Scott Schmokel
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
WM Scott Schmokel
No published priorities; profile only.
About WM Scott Schmokel
WM Scott Schmokel appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Scott County Soil and Water Supervisor District 4, 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 WM Scott Schmokel.
WM Scott Schmokel is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Scott County Soil and Water Supervisor District 4, 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 22Jeremy Munson (R) · Marisa Ulmen (D)Munson (R) Authored legislation applying free-market approaches to lowering health care and pharmaceutical costsUlmen (D) Supports family farmers through fair competition and access to markets
Jeremy Munson Republican
- 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.
About Jeremy Munson
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.
Marisa Ulmen Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- 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.
About Marisa Ulmen
Marisa Ulmen is a fifth-generation farmer from Madelia, Minnesota, who raises row crops, alfalfa and livestock with her husband, per her campaign site. She works in accounting after closing the family's animal feed business in late 2024, per the campaign site.
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.
Minnesota Senate District 54Rick Olson (D) · Ben Bakeberg (R)Olson (D) Emphasizes investment in K-12 schoolsBakeberg (R) Supports property tax relief and a Social Security tax exemption
Rick Olson Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Emphasizes investment in K-12 schools
- Supports fiscal responsibility and reducing government waste
- Supports government accountability and oversight of tax dollars
Per the campaign site.
About Rick Olson
Rick Olson has worked as a K-12 public school business manager for more than a decade and as a private business manager for 15 years, per campaign site. Rick Olson previously served as a Michigan state representative from 2011 to 2012 and holds degrees from Michigan State University and Stanford Law School, per campaign site.
Ben Bakeberg Republican
- Supports property tax relief and a Social Security tax exemption
- Authored a Republican education bill and has backed funding for mental health and reading assistance programs
- Supports direct public safety aid to communities and a bill to reduce lake pollution
Per the campaign site.
About Ben Bakeberg
Ben Bakeberg is a middle school principal who describes himself as the only current school principal in Minnesota state government, according to his campaign site. He currently represents Minnesota House District 54B and is running for the open Senate District 54 seat after Sen. Eric Pratt entered the race for Congress, per the Prior Lake News Compass.
Rick Olson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Ben Bakeberg (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 54. Not on the November ballot: Eric R. Pratt, 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.
Minnesota Senate District 55Van Holston (R) · Lindsey Port (D)Port (D) Support workers, collective bargaining and labor unions
Van Holston Republican
No published priorities; profile only.
About Van Holston
Van Holston is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 55 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Lindsey Port Democratic-Farmer-Labor Incumbent
- Support workers, collective bargaining and labor unions
- Invest in public schools and support gun violence prevention measures
- Reduce costs for childcare, health care and prescription drugs
Per the campaign site.
About Lindsey Port
Lindsey Port is a small business owner and mother of two school age children who serves as the sitting Minnesota state senator for District 55, per the campaign site. Before her election, she was executive director of a nonprofit that trained emerging leaders across Minnesota to organize their communities, per the campaign site.
Van Holston (Republican), Lindsey Port (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 55; Lindsey Port 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 Senate District 57Steven Schroer (D) · Zach Duckworth (R)Schroer (D) Support democratic reforms such as ranked choice voting and reducing money in politicsDuckworth (R) Public safety
Steven Schroer Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Support democratic reforms such as ranked choice voting and reducing money in politics
- Rein in housing costs
- Ensure workers are paid fairly for the value they provide
Per the campaign site.
About Steven Schroer
Steven Schroer works in theater production and led a successful unionization effort at the Guthrie Theater with IATSE Local 13, per the campaign site. He grew up in a working class family in Lakeville, Minnesota, the son of a disabled veteran, per the campaign site.
Zach Duckworth Republican Incumbent
- Public safety
- Community and constituent service
Per the campaign site.
About Zach Duckworth
Zach Duckworth is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 57 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Zach Duckworth is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). Is a military veteran and firefighter, according to his campaign site, per Campaign site (voteduckworth.com).
Steven Schroer (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Zach Duckworth (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 57; Zach Duckworth 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 Senate District 58Mark Legvold (D) · Bill Lieske (R)Legvold (D) Strengthen rural health care access and elder careLieske (R) Supports reducing the size of state government
Mark Legvold Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Strengthen rural health care access and elder care
- Increase
- Support family farms and local businesses
Per the campaign site.
About Mark Legvold
Mark Legvold spent 33 years in military service and also worked as a firefighter and police officer, per the campaign site. He later worked a decade as an educator and administrator in St. Paul Public Schools, founded a business teaching workplace leadership, and now operates a family farm focused on sustainable agriculture, per the campaign site.
Bill Lieske Republican Incumbent
- Supports reducing the size of state government
- Calls for lowering the tax burden on residents and businesses
- Says he wants to bring common sense back to government
Per the campaign site.
About Bill Lieske
Lieske holds a doctorate in chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University and took over his father's Lonsdale chiropractic clinic in 2015, per the campaign site. He grew up in Lakeville and lives in Lonsdale with his wife and two daughters, 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.
Minnesota House District 22BTerry Matthew Stier (R) · Mary Nesgoda (D)Stier (R) Supports fighting unnecessary tax increases and wasteful spendingNesgoda (D) Supports quality health care access
Terry Matthew Stier Republican Incumbent
- 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.
About Terry Matthew Stier
Stier has served 23 years in law enforcement and is Chief of Police in Belle Plaine, per the campaign site. He is serving his first term in the Minnesota House representing District 22B, per the campaign site.
Mary Nesgoda Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Supports quality health care access
- Supports funding to ensure children get the education they deserve
Per the campaign site.
About Mary Nesgoda
Mary Nesgoda is the DFL-endorsed candidate for Minnesota House District 22B, per her campaign site, which frames her candidacy around being a representative who listens and puts people over politics.
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.
Minnesota House District 54AAaron Paul (R) · Brad Tabke (D)Paul (R) Supports lower property taxes for Shakopee families
Aaron Paul Republican
- Supports lower property taxes for Shakopee families
- Supports strong schools and empowering parents, teachers and local school leaders
- Supports expanding access to affordable housing and childcare
Per the campaign site.
About Aaron Paul
Aaron Paul is an active-duty police sergeant who has served in law enforcement for more than 30 years, including as a school resource officer, per his campaign site. Paul is President of the Association of Training Officers of Minnesota and a member of the Shakopee Lions Club, per his campaign site. Paul is running for Minnesota House District 54A, per his campaign site.
Brad Tabke Democratic-Farmer-Labor Incumbent
No published priorities; profile only.
About Brad Tabke
Brad Tabke, a consultant who holds a Bachelor of Science in horticulture from Iowa State University, is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 54A, per the Minnesota House of Representatives's official member directory (house.mn.gov). Tabke, first elected in 2018, is the sitting member for the district and co-chairs the House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Aaron Paul (Republican), Brad Tabke (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 54A; Brad Tabke 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 54BNatalie Barnes (R) · Christopher Kartschoke (D)Barnes (R) Supports health care policies that respect patient and parental choiceKartschoke (D) Focuses on land preservation and policies affecting farmers
Natalie Barnes Republican
- Supports health care policies that respect patient and parental choice
- Supports giving parents more flexibility in how their children are educated
- Supports election integrity measures including voter ID and transparent audits
Per the campaign site.
About Natalie Barnes
Natalie Barnes is a registered nurse with more than 30 years in health care and earned her nursing degree from the University of Minnesota in 1995, per campaign site. Natalie Barnes is also a small business owner and a mother of four, per campaign site.
Christopher Kartschoke Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Focuses on land preservation and policies affecting farmers
- Supports fully funding education from early childhood through career and technical training
- Supports a strong local business economy
Per the campaign site.
About Christopher Kartschoke
Christopher Kartschoke is a small business owner operating a window-treatment franchise and previously worked for Wells Fargo and General Electric, per campaign site. Christopher Kartschoke is a father of three and has lived in District 54B since 2001, per campaign site.
Natalie Barnes (Republican), Christopher Kartschoke (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 54B. Not on the November ballot: Ben Bakeberg, 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.
Minnesota House District 55APam Myhra (R) · Jessica Hanson (D)Myhra (R) Reducing the tax burden on Minnesotans
Pam Myhra Republican
- Reducing the tax burden on Minnesotans
- Protecting constitutional rights
- Improving government effectiveness and reducing waste and fraud
Per the campaign site.
About Pam Myhra
Pam Myhra is a Certified Public Accountant who previously worked at KPMG specializing in banking, insurance and government clients, per her campaign site. Myhra served two terms in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2011 through 2014, chief-authoring four bills that passed unanimously and were signed into law, per her campaign site. Myhra is running again for Minnesota House District 55A, per her campaign site.
Jessica Hanson Democratic-Farmer-Labor Incumbent
No published priorities; profile only.
About Jessica Hanson
Jessica Hanson is an adjunct professor who represents District 55A in the Minnesota House. She holds a B.S. in social work from St. Catherine University and an M.A. in advocacy and political leadership from Metropolitan State University, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. First elected in 2020, she is now in her third term and co-chairs Children and Families Finance and Policy as vice chair, also serving on Commerce Finance and Policy and Higher Education Finance and Policy.
Pam Myhra (Republican), Jessica Hanson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 55A; Jessica Hanson 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 57AJD Delgado (D) · Jon Koznick (R)Delgado (D) Ease pressure on family budgets
JD Delgado Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Ease pressure on family budgets
- Provide practical support for classrooms
- Support public safety rooted in accountability and trust
Per the campaign site.
About JD Delgado
JD Delgado, known as Coach JD, is a small business owner who runs a family restaurant and previously worked as an educator and coach, per the campaign site. He says he has lived paycheck to paycheck and worked in local schools, per the campaign site.
Jon Koznick Republican Incumbent
No published priorities; profile only.
About Jon Koznick
Jon Koznick is a business owner in real estate who represents District 57A in the Minnesota House. He holds a B.S. in marketing from St. Cloud State University, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. First elected in 2014, he is now in his sixth term and co-chairs the Transportation Finance and Policy committee, also serving on Ways and Means, Capital Investment, and State Government Finance and Policy.
JD Delgado (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Jon Koznick (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 57A; Jon Koznick 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 58ASteven E. Cherney (R) · Kristi Pursell (D)
Steven E. Cherney Republican
No published priorities; profile only.
About Steven E. Cherney
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 was found as of September 11, 2026.
Kristi Pursell Democratic-Farmer-Labor Incumbent
No published priorities; profile only.
About Kristi Pursell
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.
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.
Ballot questions
2 local ballot questions from official county, city and school district lists. Countywide questions appear on every ballot in Scott County; city, school district and special-district questions only inside the jurisdiction named. Statewide measures are listed separately.
School District Question 1: Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New AuthorizationIndependent School District No. 719 (Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools) · Would revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $623.97 per pupil and replace it with a new authorization of $1,740.97 per pupil for ten years.
Would revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $623.97 per pupil and replace it with a new authorization of $1,740.97 per pupil for ten years.
School District Question 2: Approval of Capital Project Levy AuthorizationIndependent School District No. 719 · Would let the school board adopt a new capital project levy authorization of 3.427% of the district's net tax capacity to fund technology, curriculum, transportation and facility maintenance costs.
Would let the school board adopt a new capital project levy authorization of 3.427% of the district's net tax capacity to fund technology, curriculum, transportation and facility maintenance costs.
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Who is on the ballot in Scott County, Minnesota on November 3, 2026?
Scott County sample ballot 2026: see where the commissioner, county attorney and county sheriff candidates stand on schools, the budget and health care. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
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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 Scott County ballot?
2 ballot questions: Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization; Approval of Capital Project Levy Authorization. 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.