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Pine River Township 2026 Election Guide

Trent Kangas and Mike Nadeau are running for Pine River Township Supervisor Seat 1.

KAXE contacted each candidate at least twice to invite them to participate in our Election Guide, using contact information submitted to the Secretary of State's Office.

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KAXE's Election Guide includes contested races in communities with at least 100 people. Visit our full list of who's running for office in Northern Minnesota to see who else will be on the ballot in November.

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About this race

The town board of supervisors is responsible for governing the township, including approving a budget and passing city ordinances. Supervisors do not have any individual authority and can only exercise power as part of the board.

Town budgets primarily go toward managing roads and bridges, though the exact services offered vary widely from township to township.

Mike Nadeau is the current township supervisor in Seat 1. He is running for reelection.

The winner of the election will begin their four-year term in January.


Click the tabs below to learn more about the candidates

Trent Kangas

KAXE did not receive a response from this candidate.

Mike Nadeau

Incumbent

Age on Election Day: (Field left blank)

Employment: Nadeau’s Street Rods Owner

Please share any prior experience and education that you believe qualifies you for office.

Held supervisor seat for past 2 years and been involved with township meetings since 1990

Why are you running?

Help make and keep your township a great place to live

Why should voters elect you?

To help keep your township great place to live and keep your roadways clean and safe

Please describe the roles and responsibilities of the office you are running for.

Keep your township operating and in-charge of road maintenance and care

Name a public leader you admire and explain why.

Sharon Nadeau she was the township clerk for more than 30 years

What are your priorities, if elected? Please describe specific goals.

Keep your roadways maintained and safe for your residence and public and make sure your tax payers dollars are spent wisely


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Still have questions for the candidates? Contact information for all those who've filed to run for office can be found at candidates.sos.state.mn.us.

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