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Burleigh County, North Dakota

Burleigh County Commissioner

6 candidates are tracked for Burleigh County Commissioner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kay LaCoe, Wayne Munson, Steve Schwab, James (Jim) Small, Mark Splonskowski and Mark Wagner. Candidate information follows official Burleigh County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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6 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Burleigh County Commissioner, per the North Dakota Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election Contest/Candidate List; the list does not specify how many seats are up this cycle.

Kay LaCoe

Nonpartisan

Biography
Kay LaCoe is a landowner and small business owner, per KX News. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 20, 2026.

Wayne Munson

Nonpartisan

Biography
Wayne Munson is a sitting Burleigh County commissioner, with a term running from December 2022 to December 2026, per Burleigh County government. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 20, 2026.

Steve Schwab

Nonpartisan

Biography
Steve Schwab is a sitting Burleigh County commissioner, with a term running from December 2022 to December 2026, per Burleigh County government. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 20, 2026.

James (Jim) Small

Nonpartisan

Biography
James (Jim) Small is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Burleigh County Commissioner, per the North Dakota Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election Contest/Candidate List. This name has not yet been researched. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 20, 2026.

Mark Splonskowski

Nonpartisan

Biography
Mark Splonskowski currently serves as Burleigh County Auditor, per Burleigh County government, and is a candidate for the Burleigh County Commission, per the Bismarck Tribune. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 20, 2026.

Mark Wagner

Nonpartisan

Biography
Mark Wagner is a Bismarck native who works as a program manager for the North Dakota Women's Business Center, per the Bismarck Tribune. His career has included executive management in the heavy equipment sector, occupational safety and small business coaching, per the Bismarck Tribune. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 20, 2026.

Questions about this race

Who is running for Burleigh County Commissioner in 2026?

6 candidates are tracked for Burleigh County Commissioner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kay LaCoe, Wayne Munson, Steve Schwab, James (Jim) Small, Mark Splonskowski and Mark Wagner. Candidate information follows official Burleigh County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Burleigh County Commissioner election in North Dakota?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for North Dakota are on the North Dakota election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Sources
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Candidate roster from official Burleigh County and state election office filings, last verified 2026-09-20. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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