Brian R. Mueller and Jeremy Bolen advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 69 and 18 percent, eliminating Henry Mathia, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.
Brian Mueller▾
Mueller is Chief of Police in Stillwater with more than 28 years in law enforcement across Washington County, including service as a narcotics detective, drug task force commander, and SWAT team commander, per the campaign site. Mueller has also chaired the Violent Crime Coordinating Council, per the campaign site.
Priorities: Experienced leadership in county law enforcement · Relationships across communities and agencies · Public safety and trusted service
Jeremy Bolen▾
Bolen has more than 21 years of law enforcement experience with the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office and grew up on Minnesota's Iron Range, per the campaign site. Bolen is running for Washington County Sheriff on a pledge to balance firm, fair enforcement with community partnership, per the campaign site.
Priorities: Experienced command-level leadership · Modern, accountable sheriff's office operations · Community engagement
Rebecca A. Waxse and Ben Lacy advanced from the August 11 nonpartisan primary with about 46 and 36 percent districtwide, eliminating Mack Guptil, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results; the top two meet on the November 3 ballot.All filed candidates appear on the August 11, 2026 state primary ballot; the top two finishers move on to the November 3 general election. Verify the official sample ballot for your exact address at myballotmn.sos.mn.gov.
Ben Lacy▾
Lacy is the managing attorney at Tubman, a domestic violence advocacy organization, and previously worked as a Washington County prosecutor and law clerk, per the campaign site. Lacy holds a JD cum laude from Mitchell Hamline and an MBA, and has served as president of the Washington County Bar Association, per the campaign site.
Priorities: Independent, nonpartisan judiciary · Equal access to justice · Applying the law as written
Rebecca A. Waxse▾
Waxse is an attorney based in Stillwater with years of legal experience practicing in the 10th Judicial District, per the campaign site. Waxse is running for judge on a platform emphasizing fairness and respect for every person who appears before the bench, per the campaign site.
Priorities: Fair and impartial application of the law · Experienced, prepared judging · Serving communities across all eight counties of the district
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Commissioner District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Stan KarwoskiIncumbent▾
Stan Karwoski is the incumbent Washington County Commissioner for District 2, first elected in a 2016 special election after 14 years on the Oakdale City Council and two years as Oakdale mayor, per the county's official bio page. He is a retired Graco design engineer with nine patents. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Edison Vizuete▾
Edison Vizuete is challenging incumbent Stan Karwoski for the Washington County Board District 2 seat, per Yahoo News coverage of the county's candidate filings. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 6, 2026.
Karla Bigham is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Commissioner District 4, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Karla Bigham▾
Karla Bigham appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Commissioner District 4, 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 Karla Bigham.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Commissioner District 5, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Brian McCoy▾
Brian McCoy is the state project selection coordinator at the Minnesota Department of Transportation and a member of Washington County's Planning Advisory Commission, per a wire report. He is running for the open District 5 seat after Commissioner Michelle Clasen said she would not seek reelection.
Priorities: Focuses on public transportation infrastructure and transit accessibility · Supports workforce development and housing affordability · Wants a more accountable, responsive county government
Simi Patnaik▾
Simi Patnaik is vice chair of the South Washington County School Board and manages Woodbury Thrives, a Woodbury Community Foundation wellness program, per her campaign site. She holds a BA from Wellesley College and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and is running for the open Washington County Commissioner District 5 seat after Commissioner Michelle Clasen chose not to seek reelection.
Priorities: Spending wisely to keep the county fiscally healthy now and in the future · Smart infrastructure investment to meet community needs · Protecting clean water for future generations
Kevin M. Magnuson is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Kevin M. Magnuson▾
Kevin Magnuson is the Washington County Attorney, seeking reelection to another four-year term in 2026, per his campaign site. He earned a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1999, spent 20 years in private civil litigation practice, joined the Washington County Attorney's Office in 2019, and was elected County Attorney in 2023.
Priorities: Vigorously prosecuting violations of the law while offering second chances for non-violent offenders · Empowering crime victims with a voice in the justice system · Balancing accountability and rehabilitation in juvenile justice through diversion programs
Diane M. Blake is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Soil and Water Supervisor District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Diane M. Blake▾
Diane M. Blake appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington 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 Diane M. Blake.
Tim Behrends is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Soil and Water Supervisor District 4, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Tim Behrends▾
Tim Behrends appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Soil and Water Supervisor District 4, 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 Tim Behrends.
David Nuccio is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Soil and Water Supervisor District 5, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
David Nuccio▾
David Nuccio appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Washington County Soil and Water Supervisor 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 David Nuccio.
Karin Housley (Republican), Nat Smith (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 33; Karin Housley 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.
Karin Housley · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Karin Housley is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Karin Housley is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). This name has not yet been researched.
Nat Smith · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Nat Smith is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Heidi Heino (Republican), Heather Gustafson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 36; Heather Gustafson 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.
Heidi Heino · Republican▾
Heidi Heino is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Heather Gustafson · Democratic-Farmer-LaborIncumbent▾
Heather Gustafson is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Heather Gustafson is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). Has represented Senate District 36 since January 2023, covering Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, Lino Lakes and nearby communities, per Official MN House/Senate member roster.
Priorities: Strong schools · Good jobs · Safe neighborhoods (per the campaign site)
Judy Seeberger (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Tom Dippel (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 41; Judy Seeberger 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.
Judy Seeberger · Democratic-Farmer-LaborIncumbent▾
Judy Seeberger is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 41 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Judy Seeberger is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). Has represented Senate District 41 since January 2023, per Official MN House/Senate member roster. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Tom Dippel · Republican▾
Tom Dippel is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 41 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Is a business owner who has represented House District 41B since 2024 and is now seeking the Senate District 41 seat, per MN House of Representatives member profile. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
James Tacheny (Republican), Sam Rosemark (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 44. Not on the November ballot: Tou Xiong, 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.
James Tacheny · Republican▾
James Tacheny is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 44 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.
Sam Rosemark · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Sam Rosemark is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Brian Stalboerger (Republican), Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 47; Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger 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.
Brian Stalboerger · Republican▾
Brian Stalboerger is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 47. His campaign emphasizes local decision-making over centralized government and encourages civic engagement beyond voting, per his campaign site.
Priorities: Decisions should be made at the lowest, most local level possible rather than by a central authority · Encourages civic engagement, volunteering, and community service beyond voting (per the campaign site)
Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger · Democratic-Farmer-LaborIncumbent▾
Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). Represents District 47 as a sitting state senator, per Official MN House/Senate member roster.
Paul Cumings (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Todd Podgorski (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 53. Not on the November ballot: Matt D. Klein, 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.
Paul Cumings · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Paul Cumings is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 53 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Todd Podgorski · Republican▾
Todd Podgorski is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 53 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Stacey Stout (Republican), Angela Thompson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 33A. Not on the November ballot: Patti Anderson, 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.
Stacey Stout · Republican▾
Stacey Stout is an attorney with more than 25 years of legislative policy experience who has served on the Mahtomedi School Board since 2016, including four years as chair, per her campaign site. She lives in Mahtomedi with her husband and two sons and is running for Minnesota House District 33A, which covers Hugo, Mahtomedi, Dellwood, Willernie and parts of Grant and Forest Lake.
Priorities: Classrooms focused on core competencies to prepare children to compete in the global economy · Lower taxes and disciplined government spending · Eliminating fraud and advancing transparency in state government (per the campaign site)
Angela Thompson · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Angela Thompson is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 33A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Jessica L. Johnson (Republican), Josiah Hill (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 33B; Josiah Hill 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.
Jessica L. Johnson · Republican▾
Jessica L. Johnson is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 33B 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.
Josiah Hill · Democratic-Farmer-LaborIncumbent▾
Josiah Hill represents District 33B in the Minnesota House. He holds an Ed.D. in educational leadership from Hamline University, an M.S.E. in English/Language Arts from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, and a B.A. in English from the University of Wisconsin, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. First elected in 2022, he is now in his second term and co-chairs Education Policy as vice chair, also serving on the Veterans and Military Affairs Division and Education Finance.
Patty Bradway (Republican), Brion Curran (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 36B; Brion Curran 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.
Patty Bradway · Republican▾
Patty Bradway is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 36B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Brion Curran · Democratic-Farmer-LaborIncumbent▾
Brion Curran has a law enforcement background, holding an A.A.S. in law enforcement from Century College and a B.S. in criminal justice from Concordia University, St. Paul. She has represented District 36B since 2022 and is serving her second term, per her official House profile. She serves as Assistant DFL Floor Leader and sits on the Human Services, Judiciary, and Public Safety finance and policy committees.
Wayne A Johnson (Republican), Cole Birkeland (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 41A; Wayne A 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.
Wayne A Johnson · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Wayne Johnson represents District 41A in the Minnesota House. He holds a B.S. in accounting from Metropolitan State University, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. Elected in 2024, he is serving his first term and sits on Housing Finance and Policy, Taxes, and Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Cole Birkeland · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Cole Birkeland is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 41A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Jen Fox (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), William Beck (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 41B. Not on the November ballot: Tom Dippel, 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.
Jen Fox · Democratic-Farmer-Labor▾
Jen Fox is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 41B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
William Beck · Republican▾
William Beck is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 41B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
TJ Hawthorne (Independence-Alliance), Leon M. Lillie (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 44B; Leon M. Lillie 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.
TJ Hawthorne · Independence-Alliance▾
TJ Hawthorne is an industrial automation engineer with more than 20 years of experience working with Oakdale public works and a six-year U.S. Navy veteran, per the East Metro Voter Guide. A lifelong resident of North St. Paul and Oakdale, he serves on the North St. Paul Emergency Food Shelf board and is running for Minnesota House District 44B as an independent after prior Libertarian campaigns.
Priorities: Supports legislation to prevent the federal government from deploying the Minnesota National Guard overseas without a formal declaration of war from Congress · Favors reforming the family court system around more equal parenting time · Emphasizes local decision-making over state bureaucracy (per the East Metro Voter Guide)
Leon M. Lillie · Democratic-Farmer-LaborIncumbent▾
Leon Lillie works for an airline and holds a B.S. in political science from Luther College. He has represented District 44B since 2004 and is serving his eleventh term, per his official House profile. He is the DFL lead on the Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement and also serves on Capital Investment, Legacy Finance, and Ways and Means. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Shelley Buck (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) is on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 47A; Shelley Buck 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.
Shelley Buck · Democratic-Farmer-LaborIncumbent▾
Shelley Buck is a nonprofit leader with a master's degree in sports management from Concordia University, St. Paul and an M. Jur. in Indian law from the University of Tulsa. She represents District 47A, per her official House profile, and serves on the Energy Finance and Policy, Housing Finance and Policy, and Commerce Finance and Policy committees. She is unopposed in the November 2026 general election.
Ethan Cha (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Kim Wilson (Independence-Alliance) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 47B; Ethan Cha 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.
Ethan Cha · Democratic-Farmer-LaborIncumbent▾
Ethan Cha represents District 47B in the Minnesota House. First elected in 2022, he is now in his second term and serves on Commerce Finance and Policy, Legacy Finance, and the Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Kim Wilson · Independence-Alliance▾
Kim Wilson is the Independence-Alliance candidate for Minnesota House District 47B 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.
Rick Hansen (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Patti Mikulski (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 53B; Rick Hansen 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.
Rick Hansen · Democratic-Farmer-LaborIncumbent▾
Rick Hansen represents District 53B in the Minnesota House, first elected in 2004 and now serving his eleventh term. He holds a B.S. in biology from Upper Iowa University and an M.S. in soil management from Iowa State University, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. He co-chairs the Agriculture Finance and Policy committee and serves on Capital Investment and Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy.
Patti Mikulski · Republican▾
Patti Mikulski is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 53B 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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