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Scott County, Minnesota

Scott County Commissioner District 5

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2 candidates are tracked for Scott County Commissioner District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Drew Christensen and Bob Coughlen. Candidate information follows official Scott County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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.

Drew Christensen

Nonpartisan

Christensen works as a leader in the clean energy sector developing wind, solar and battery projects, according to his campaign site. He served two terms as a Minnesota legislator, one of the youngest in state history, and is a lifelong Savage resident, his campaign site says.

2026 priorities

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-08-29.

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Bob Coughlen

Nonpartisan

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.

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Candidate roster from official Scott County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-08-29. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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