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Sherburne County, Minnesota

Sherburne County Auditor

See where Davis and Tonsager stand on the budget and elections. Names follow official Sherburne County election filings.

About this race

2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sherburne County Auditor, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

What this office does

County auditor. The county auditor keeps the county's books, processes payments and payroll, and prepares financial reports. In some states the auditor also calculates property tax rates, oversees elections or certifies the budget. The office is a check on how county money is spent.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. Every voter in Sherburne County votes on this seat.

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Brenda Davis

Brenda Davis

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Protecting taxpayer dollars through accurate accounting and oversight
  • Ensuring secure, accurate and transparent elections
  • Maintaining high standards in financial reporting and county audits
Biography

Brenda Davis has worked in the Sherburne County Auditor-Treasurer's office for 12 years and is a Minnesota-certified property tax calculator, per her campaign site. She is a former licensed real estate professional.

Michael Tonsager

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Ensure Sherburne County has the most secure elections in Minnesota
  • Provide accessible public reports on county expenditures for accountability
  • Modernize administrative systems to reduce waste and cost
Biography

Michael Tonsager is a Navy veteran and former Aviation Electronics Technician with a master's degree in Strategic Leadership, per his campaign site. He is running for the open Sherburne County Auditor seat against Brenda Davis, a 12-year employee of the Auditor-Treasurer's Office.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Sherburne County Auditor in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Sherburne County Auditor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brenda Davis and Michael Tonsager. Candidate information follows official Sherburne County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on the budget and elections.

When is the Sherburne County Auditor 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 profiles
Brenda Davis, full profileMichael Tonsager, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office