Bryan Savaloja and Milo Scott advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 43 and 18 percent, eliminating Troy Wangsness, Cory Carr, and Aaron Schiller, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.
Bryan Savaloja▾
In KAXE's questionnaire he argues for continuing current operations within budget and building an internship pipeline for succession. Retention of quality employees is the third item he names there. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Priorities: Running existing operations within budget constraints · Succession planning through internship programs · Retaining quality employees (per the KAXE)
Milo Scott▾
In KAXE's questionnaire he proposes using grant funding to attack both staffing shortages and the aging jail. He also calls for stronger coordination on mental health crisis response. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Priorities: Using grants to address staffing shortages and the jail · Strengthening mental health crisis coordination (per the KAXE)
Ron Noon is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Wadena County Commissioner District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Ron NoonIncumbent▾
Ron Noon is the current Wadena County District 1 Commissioner and serves as chairperson of the county board, per the county's official website. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Bill Stearns is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Wadena County Commissioner District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Bill StearnsIncumbent▾
Bill Stearns is the current Wadena County District 3 Commissioner and serves as vice chairman of the county board, per the county's official website. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Jon Kangas is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Wadena County Commissioner District 5, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Jon Kangas▾
Jon Kangas appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Wadena County Commissioner District 5, 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 Jon Kangas.
Heather Olson is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Wadena County Auditor/Treasurer, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Heather OlsonIncumbent▾
Heather Olson, a Verndale resident, has served as Wadena County Auditor/Treasurer since being elected in 2019, per the Wadena Pioneer Journal. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Tracy Renee Myers is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Wadena County Recorder, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Tracy Renee Myers▾
Tracy Renee Myers appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Wadena County Recorder, 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 Tracy Renee Myers.
Kyra L. Ladd is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Wadena County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Kyra L. LaddIncumbent▾
Kyra Ladd serves as Wadena County Attorney and was appointed by Governor Tim Walz in 2026 to the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission, per the Minnesota County Attorneys Association. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Kenneth Berg is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Wadena County Soil and Water Supervisor District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Kenneth BergIncumbent▾
Kenneth Berg, known as Ken, serves as Area 1 Supervisor and Secretary for the Wadena County Soil and Water Conservation District board, per the district's website. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Brett Dailey is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Wadena County Soil and Water Supervisor District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Brett DaileyIncumbent▾
Brett Dailey appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Wadena County Soil and Water Supervisor District 2, 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 Brett Dailey.
Jeremiah Kern is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Wadena County Soil and Water Supervisor District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Jeremiah KernIncumbent▾
Jeremiah Kern, listed as Jerry Kern, serves on the Wadena County Soil and Water Conservation District board representing Area 3, per the district's website. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Mike Wiener (Republican), Skylar Fynboh (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 5. Not on the November ballot: Paul J. Utke, the sitting member per the roster. 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.
Mike Wiener · Republican▾
Mike Wiener is a business owner who studied sales and marketing at St. Cloud Technical College, according to his official House biography. Paul Utke, per KAXE. He faces a DFL opponent in the November general election.
Priorities: Opposes local property tax increases that outpace household income growth · Supports requiring photo identification to vote · Wants to limit government mandates on businesses and individuals (per the campaign site)
Skylar Fynboh · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Skylar Fynboh is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Dan S. Mitchell (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Krista Knudsen (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 5A; Krista Knudsen 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.
Dan S. Mitchell · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Dan Mitchell of rural Pequot Lakes served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force as a computer and communications specialist and now works as a cybersecurity engineer, according to the Park Rapids Enterprise. He also has experience in emergency services work, including EMS and firefighting, per the Detroit Lakes Tribune. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Krista Knudsen · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Krista Knudsen co-owns Cowboy's Restaurant in Lake Shore with her husband Kevin, according to her campaign site. She served eight years on the Lake Shore City Council and two years as mayor before her election to the Minnesota House, where she represents District 5A.
Priorities: Supports cutting taxes and reducing government waste · Backs ending state education mandates in favor of local control · Supports law enforcement and reducing crime (per the campaign site)
Maggie Evers (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Jonathan Claussen (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 5B. Not on the November ballot: Mike Wiener, the sitting member per the roster. 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.
Maggie Evers · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Maggie Evers is a clinical social worker who provides mental health care and has experience developing workplace-safety policies in rural Minnesota, according to her campaign site. She is the DFL candidate for Minnesota House District 5B.
Priorities: Wants to make quality health care, mental health care and emergency services more accessible and affordable, including broadband funding for telehealth · Supports lowering vehicle registration costs and addressing rural property taxes · Backs keeping public school funding in the public school system (per the campaign site)
Jonathan Claussen · Republican▾
Jonathan Claussen is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 5B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
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