DETROIT LAKES — Luke Sweere will be the next sheriff of Becker County after a resounding victory against Shane Richard.
Both men work for the Becker County Sheriff's Office and began their campaigns after Sheriff Todd Glander announced his retirement in early 2026.
In another race with no incumbent, Amy Rosing defeated Kim Frederick for the Becker County auditor-treasurer role.
The county auditor-treasurer has a variety of responsibilities, including tax administration, election administration and accounting.
The current auditor-treasurer, Mary E. Hendrickson, is retiring.
In Becker County District 1, Erica Jepson won her reelection bid. The district includes the eastern half of the county, including the community of Wolf Lake.
She defeated challenger Daniel Bergstrom by almost 400 votes.
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Colleen Bakken, Jenny Frenzel and Carol L. Johnson were the top three candidates in the Bemidji School Board election on Nov. 3, 2026. -
Graphic/KAXEWiener currently serves as the state representative for House District 5B and will begin his four-year term in January. -
Graphic/KAXEScott Ramsdell, Lloyd Kongsjord and Pam Thompson have won the 2026 race for Deer River School Board. -
Graphic/KAXEThe Senate District 6 race between Kari Heintzeman and Denise Slipy was a near-repeat of a special election in 2025.
