Steele County

Steele County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

7 candidates are tracked across 6 Steele County races for the 2026 election, led by the Steele County Commissioner District 1 contest. Preview your Steele County, Minnesota sample ballot for 2026: browse tracked local races, then enter your ZIP code to confirm which districts and offices appear on your exact ballot.

These race previews show candidates we’re tracking now. A ZIP code shows your statewide and congressional races; a street address adds county and city contests.
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Local Snapshot

Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateMinnesota
Races Listed6
Profiles7

Steele County Sample Ballot 2026: Races We’re Tracking

Local races are address-specific. This guide previews tracked contests, while the lookup tool narrows the list to a voter’s exact address. Tap any name to see the race, full candidate profiles, and everything else on your exact ballot.

2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Steele County Commissioner District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

  • Justin Ohnstad
    Justin Ohnstad appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Steele County Commissioner District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
  • Gary Spatenka
    Gary Spatenka appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Steele County Commissioner District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

John Glynn is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Steele County Commissioner District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

  • John Glynn
    John Glynn appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Steele County Commissioner District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

Lon Thiele is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Steele County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

  • Lon Thiele
    Lon Thiele appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Steele County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

Robert Jarrett is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Steele County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

  • Robert Jarrett
    Robert Jarrett appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Steele County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

Mark Ihlenfeld is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Steele County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

  • Mark Ihlenfeld
    Mark Ihlenfeld appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Steele County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

Mark D. Ditlevson is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Steele County Soil and Water Supervisor District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).

  • Mark D. Ditlevson
    Mark D. Ditlevson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Steele County Soil and Water Supervisor District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.

Sample ballot by ZIP code in Steele County

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5504955060559175602656046

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