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.
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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 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.
Note: Use address lookup for your exact ballot; local pages preview tracked races.Profiles: Hand-verified profiles are added race by race; always confirm with the official election office linked above.