11 candidates are tracked across 8 Traverse County races for the 2026 election, led by the Traverse County Commissioner District 2 contest. Preview your Traverse 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 Listed8
Profiles11
Traverse 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 Traverse County Commissioner District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Kayla Schmidt▾
Kayla Schmidt appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Traverse County Commissioner District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Jacob Vold appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Traverse County Commissioner District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Traverse County Commissioner District 4, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Jerrel Olson▾
Jerrel Olson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Traverse County Commissioner District 4, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
David Salberg appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Traverse County Commissioner District 4, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Kit Johnson is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Traverse County Auditor/Treasurer, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Kit Johnson▾
Kit Johnson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Traverse County Auditor/Treasurer, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Matthew Franzese is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Traverse County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Matthew Franzese▾
Matthew Franzese appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Traverse County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Joe Murphy is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Traverse County Special Election for Soil and Water Supervisor District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Joe Murphy▾
Joe Murphy appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Traverse County Special Election for Soil and Water Supervisor District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Jeffrey Peterson is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Traverse County Soil and Water Supervisor District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Jeffrey Peterson▾
Jeffrey Peterson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Traverse County Soil and Water Supervisor District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Chester Raguse is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Traverse County Soil and Water Supervisor District 5, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Chester Raguse▾
Chester Raguse appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Traverse County Soil and Water Supervisor District 5, 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.
