Kris Eilers and Annie Harala advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 50 and 39 percent, eliminating John Socha, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.
Annie HaralaIncumbent▾
Harala serves as St. Louis County Commissioner and currently chairs the County Board, the first woman elected to that role in two decades, per the campaign site. Harala's background spans public health, youth development, construction and small business ownership, and includes chairing the county's Public Safety and Finance committees, per the campaign site.
Priorities: Regional collaboration across county and city lines · Steady delivery of core services including health care, broadband and infrastructure (per the campaign site)
Kris Eilers▾
Eilers has served as Executive Director of the St. Louis River Alliance since 2015, after earlier roles there as project manager and acting director, per the campaign site. Eilers has helped secure tens of millions of dollars in state and federal funding for river remediation and has spent more than a decade advocating in Congress for Great Lakes restoration and clean water funding, per the campaign site.
Priorities: Wants to protect water quality in the St. Louis River and Lake Superior · Supports an immediate ban on county elected officials signing nondisclosure agreements · Wants increased transparency and restructured public comment periods at county board meetings (per the campaign site)
Paul McDonald is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for St. Louis County Commissioner District 4, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Paul McDonald▾
Paul McDonald is the St. Louis County Commissioner for District 4, serving on the board since 2019, per the Duluth News Tribune. He was previously a teacher and coach, and he serves as vice chair of the Northern Counties Coalition and chair of the Association of Minnesota Counties Futures Committee. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Priorities: Expanding mental health services · Clean water initiatives · Responsible land use advocacy
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for St. Louis County Commissioner District 6, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Chris Johnson▾
Chris Johnson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for St. Louis County Commissioner District 6, 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 Chris Johnson.
Timothy Mattson▾
Tim Mattson is an Iron Range resident employed by MinnTac and serves as VFW treasurer. A U.S. Navy veteran, he is running for the St. Louis County Commissioner District 6 seat currently held by Keith Nelson, per Northern News Now. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Priorities: Fiscal responsibility · Inclusive leadership · Veteran leadership and service
Nancy Nilsen is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for St. Louis County Auditor/Treasurer, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Nancy Nilsen▾
Nancy Nilsen is the current St. Louis County Auditor/Treasurer and the first woman to hold the office, per the Duluth News Tribune. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and an MBA from the University of Minnesota-Duluth, per the same source. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Gordon Scott Ramsay is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for St. Louis County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Gordon Scott RamsayIncumbent▾
Gordon Ramsay, previously Duluth's police chief, was elected St. Louis County Sheriff in 2022, per the Star Tribune, and filed in May 2026 for a second term citing progress in drug enforcement and employee wellness, per Northern News Now. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Kimberly J. Maki is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for St. Louis County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Kimberly J. Maki▾
Kimberly Maki is the St. Louis County Attorney, sworn in September 30, 2021, and seeking a second term in 2026, per Northern News Now. She headed the county's civil division starting in 2012 after joining the County Attorney's Office in 2011, and during her first term revamped the office's juvenile diversion program and expanded community outreach. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Priorities: Prosecuting violent crime and strengthening partnerships with law enforcement · Reinforcing a victim-centered approach in the office
Margaret (Peggy) Pearson is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for St. Louis County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1 (North), per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Margaret (Peggy) PearsonIncumbent▾
Margaret (Peggy) Pearson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for St. Louis County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1 (North), 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 Margaret (Peggy) Pearson.
Frank Michael Modich is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for St. Louis County Soil and Water Supervisor District 3 (North), per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Frank Michael ModichIncumbent▾
Frank Michael Modich, listed as Frank Modich, serves as vice chair on the North St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District board representing District 3, per the district's website. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
James Kruse is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for St. Louis County Soil and Water Supervisor District 2 (South), per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
James Kruse▾
James Kruse appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for St. Louis County Soil and Water Supervisor District 2 (South), 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 James Kruse.
Albert Moline is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for St. Louis County Soil and Water Supervisor District 3 (South), per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Albert Moline▾
Albert Moline appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for St. Louis County Soil and Water Supervisor District 3 (South), 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 Albert Moline.
Caleb Langworthy is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for St. Louis County Soil and Water Supervisor District 5 (South), per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Caleb Langworthy▾
Caleb Langworthy appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for St. Louis County Soil and Water Supervisor District 5 (South), 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 Caleb Langworthy.
Grant Hauschild (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Andrea Zupancich (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 3; Grant Hauschild 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.
Grant Hauschild · Democratic-Farmer-LaborIncumbent▾
Grant Hauschild is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Grant Hauschild is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). This name has not yet been researched.
Andrea Zupancich · Republican▾
Andrea Zupancich is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Kim (Kotonias) McLaughlin (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Robert Farnsworth (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 7; Robert Farnsworth 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.
Kim (Kotonias) McLaughlin · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Kim (Kotonias) McLaughlin is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Robert Farnsworth · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Robert Farnsworth is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Robert Farnsworth is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). This name has not yet been researched.
Darrick Law (Republican), Jen McEwen (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 8; Jen McEwen 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.
Darrick Law · Republican▾
Darrick Law is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Jen McEwen · Democratic-Farmer-LaborIncumbent▾
Jen McEwen is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Jen McEwen is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). This name has not yet been researched.
Jason Rarick (Republican), Mary Carlson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Monique Doward (FI) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 11; Jason Rarick 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.
Jason Rarick · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Jason Rarick is the incumbent Republican state senator for Minnesota Senate District 11, per the Senate's official member directory, seeking reelection in a district redrawn for 2026 to include part of St. Louis County. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Mary Carlson · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Mary Carlson is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Monique Doward · FI▾
Monique Doward is the FI candidate for Minnesota Senate District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Roger J. Skraba (Republican), Aaron Kania (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 3A; Roger J. Skraba 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.
Roger J. Skraba · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Roger Skraba is a business owner who represents District 3A in the Minnesota House. He holds a B.A. in construction management from North Dakota State University, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. First elected in 2022, he is now in his second term and co-chairs Legacy Finance as vice chair, also serving on Transportation Finance and Policy, Capital Investment, and Housing Finance and Policy.
Aaron Kania · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Aaron Kania is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 3A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Natalie Zeleznikar (Republican), Aaron Schweiger (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 3B; Natalie Zeleznikar 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.
Natalie Zeleznikar · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Natalie Zeleznikar is an entrepreneur who represents District 3B in the Minnesota House. She holds a B.S. in health care administration from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. First elected in 2022, she is now in her second term, serves as Assistant Republican Leader, and sits on Children and Families Finance and Policy, Health Finance and Policy, Rules and Legislative Administration, and Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Aaron Schweiger · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Aaron Schweiger is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 3B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Spencer Igo (Republican), Erin McCabe Ningen (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 7A; Spencer Igo 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.
Spencer Igo · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Spencer Igo represents District 7A in the Minnesota House and works as a consultant. He holds a B.S. in public administration from the University of North Dakota, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. First elected in 2020, he is now in his third term and co-chairs the Housing Finance and Policy committee, also serving on Ways and Means and Energy Finance and Policy. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Erin McCabe Ningen · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Erin McCabe Ningen is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 7A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Cal Warwas (Republican), Dan Horoshak (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 7B; Cal Warwas 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.
Cal Warwas · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Cal Warwas is an iron miner working as a welder and fabricator who represents District 7B in the Minnesota House. Elected in 2024, he is serving his first term and sits on Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy, Public Safety Finance and Policy, and Taxes, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Dan Horoshak · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Dan Horoshak is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 7B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Peter Johnson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Allan Kehr II (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 8A; Peter Johnson 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.
Peter Johnson · Democratic-Farmer-LaborIncumbent▾
Peter Johnson is a firefighter who represents District 8A in the Minnesota House. He holds a master's degree in public safety leadership and administration from Arizona State University, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. Elected in 2024, he is serving his first term and sits on Education Finance, Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy, and Public Safety Finance and Policy.
Allan Kehr II · Republican▾
Allan Kehr II is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 8A, which covers Carlton County and portions of southern St. Louis County, per the Mesabi Tribune's candidate filing coverage. No further attributed biographical facts were found as of September 2026. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Shawn Savela (Republican), Liish Kozlowski (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 8B; Liish Kozlowski 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.
Shawn Savela · Republican▾
Shawn Savela is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 8B 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.
Liish Kozlowski · Democratic-Farmer-LaborIncumbent▾
Liish Kozlowski was born and raised in Duluth, per campaign site.
Priorities: Supports higher wages and worker protections · Supports guaranteed access to health care and housing · Prioritizes protection of the region's land and waters (per the campaign site)
Chris Swanson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Jeff Dotseth (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 11A; Jeff Dotseth 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.
Chris Swanson · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Chris Swanson is a high school social studies teacher and Cloquet city councilor active in union leadership, per his campaign site. Born and raised in Cloquet, he is running for Minnesota House District 11A against incumbent Republican Rep. Jeff Dotseth.
Priorities: Fully funding schools and ensuring proper compensation for teachers, public safety personnel and emergency workers · Maintaining infrastructure, fire and ambulance services, and mental health funding in underserved areas · Prioritizing support for working families, children and retirees (per the campaign site)
Jeff Dotseth · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Jeff Dotseth is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 11A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Jeff Dotseth 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.
Priorities: Emphasizes common-sense, practical leadership for the district · Highlights Second Amendment involvement, including a campaign gun-safety class (per the campaign site)
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