These are the contested races in Northern Minnesota

The following is a list of candidates running in contested races in Northern Minnesota compiled by KAXE News, per the Secretary of State's 2024 candidate filings database.

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Table of Contents

Federal offices

U.S. Senator

• Democrat: Amy Klobuchar (incumbent)
• Independence-Alliance: Joyce Lynne Lacey
• Libertarian: Rebecca Whiting
• Republican: Royce White
  

7th Congressional District

• Democrat: AJ "John" Peters
• Republican: Michelle Fischbach (incumbent)

8th Congressional District

• Democrat: Jen Schultz
• Republican: Pete Stauber (incumbent)

State offices

House District 1A

• Democrat: James Sceville
• Republican: John Burkel (incumbent)

House District 1B

• Democrat: Mike Christopherson
• Republican: Steve Gander

House District 2A

• Democrat: Reed Olson
• Republican: Bidal Duran Jr.

House District 2B

• Democrat: Michael Reyes
• Republican: Matt Bliss (incumbent)

House District 3A

• Democrat: Harley Droba
• Forward Party Independent: Rich Tru
• Republican: Roger J. Skraba (incumbent)

House District 3B

• Democrat: Mark Munger
• Republican: Natalie Zeleznikar (incumbent)

House District 4B

• Democrat: Thaddeus Laugisch
• Republican: Jim Joy (incumbent)

House District 5A

• Democrat: Brian Hobson
• Republican: Krista Knudsen (incumbent)

House District 5B

• Democrat: Gregg Hendrickson
• Republican: Mike Wiener (incumbent)

House District 6A

• Democrat: Earl Butenhoff
• Republican: Ben Davis (incumbent)

House District 6B

• Americans First: Troy Kenneth Scheffler
• Democrat: Emily LeClaire (party endorsed)
• Republican: Josh Heintzeman (incumbent)

House District 7A

• Democrat: Aron Schnaser
• Republican: Spencer Igo (incumbent)

House District 7B

• Democrat: Lorrie Janatopoulos
• Republican: Cal Warwas

House District 10A

• Democrat: Julie Samsal Hipp
• Republican: Ron Kresha (incumbent)

House District 11A

• Democrat: Pete Radosevich
• Republican: Jeff Dotseth (incumbent)

6th Judicial District

• Judge Bench 6: Gunnar B. Johnson, Shawn Reed

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County offices

Becker County

• Commissioner District 3: Phil Hansen, Terry L. Mackner
• Commissioner District 4: Donald Skarie, Richard Vareberg (incumbent)
• Commissioner District 5: Jack Heisler, Barry Nelson (incumbent)

Beltrami County

• Commissioner District 2: Adam J. Bommersbach, Joe Gould (incumbent)
• Commissioner District 3: Kari Howe, Scott Winger
• Commissioner District 4: Frank Duresky, Tim Sumner (incumbent)

Carlton County

• Commissioner District 1: Caleb Dunlap, Sarah Plante Buhs
• Commissioner District 5: Alex French, Dan Reed
• Soil and Water Conservation District 1: Michelle Boyechko, Barbara M. Dahl (incumbent)
• Soil and Water Conservation District 5: Bruce Heikes (incumbent), Roger Hurd

Cass County

• Commissioner District 3: Karen Goodenough, Rusty Lilyquist

Clearwater County

• Commissioner District 2: Bryan Ramsrud, Greg Scherzer
• Commissioner District 4: Bruce Emmel, Juleigh Prosser

Cook County

• Commissioner District 4: Ann Sullivan (incumbent), Arvis Thompson

Crow Wing County

• Commissioner District 5: Johnna Johnson, Jamie Lee

Itasca County

• Commissioner District 4: Burl Ives (incumbent), Brian Oftelie

Kittson County

• Commissioner District 2: Theresia Gillie (incumbent), Waylin Olson
• Commissioner District 4: Derry Jones, Leon Olson (incumbent)

Mahnomen County

• Commissioner District 5: John M. Darco (incumbent), Charlie Pazdernik

Norman County

• Commissioner District 1: Randal Gorder, Timothy Oistad
• Commissioner District 5: Darren Andersen, Gregory Crader

St. Louis County

• Commissioner District 3: Ashley Grimm (incumbent), Janet Kennedy

Wadena County

• Commissioner District 2: Michael Weyer (incumbent), Bryan Winkels

More from KAXE

Oct. 11, 2024: Bemidji approves 3 roundabouts for 2026 MnDOT project

Plus: Government and energy leaders gathered in Hermantown to celebrate major electric grid upgrades at Minnesota Power's Arrowhead substation; the Salvation Army is looking for Kettle Campaign coordinators for Carlton and Itasca Counties; and the National Weather Service in Duluth is looking for new observers for its Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network.

New kiosks bring Crow Wing County Community Services closer to home

Kiosks will help minimize barriers and enable more residents to access Crow Wing County services in locations that are convenient to them, the county stated.

Pequot Lakes School Board plans input sessions

After a failed referendum vote in November 2023, Pequot Lakes School Board members are planning four sessions to gather public feedback for future decision-making.

Phenology Report: Beating back the buckthorn

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of Oct. 8, 2024.

Question of the Week: How do you like them apples?

It's apple season in Northern Minnesota! What are your favorite ways to eat an apple?

That's (not) a weird-looking chickadee: Harris's Sparrows flock through MN

Retired non-game wildlife biologist Pam Perry regales us with insight into Harris's Sparrows, Eastern Towhee and an Oriole sighting in Little Falls.

Oct. 10, 2024: Cass County investigating plane crash into Remer lake

Plus: the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office released more details on the suspicious deaths in Mission Township Sunday; a Red Lake woman was sentenced for her role in the death of a child in her care; a juvenile suspect was apprehended related to South Ridge's school threat; a third fire is actively burning in the Superior National Forest; more than 800 market-rate rental units will be created with $40 million in new state funding; and KAXE's 2024 election guide is now complete.

The Setlist: Where to hear live music Oct. 9-12, 2024

KAXE's weekly list of concerts features Wussow's One Week Live Festival, Mark Joseph, The Brothers Burn Mountain and MorningBird.

Area Voices: MN author shares life lessons learned in France

Author Steve Hoffman joins “Area Voices” to discuss his memoir “A Season for That: Lost and Found in the Other Southern France,” about his family's move to a tiny French village.

Bright Spot: Grand Rapids artist Lea Friesen raises storm drain awareness

Look for Lea Friesen’s paintings of fish and other creatures on sidewalks near the Mississippi River, Crystal Lake and East Rapids Elementary.

City offices

Ada

• Council (elect three): Scott Erickson (incumbent), Wayne Kroshus, Michael Nelson (incumbent), Shawn Roux (incumbent), Katera Thompson

Aitkin

• Mayor: Kevin Russell Hagen, Gary Tibbitts

Alvarado

• Council (elect two): Jarrod Peterson, Scott James Swiers, Livia Zitzow (incumbent)

Argyle

• Mayor: Christina Halvorson, Mark C. Larson
• Council (elect two): Zachary Beaudry, Anthony Deschene (incumbent), Daniel Gruhot, Aaron Rivard (incumbent)

Audubon

• Mayor: Charles Barnett (incumbent), Brian N. Beto, Tyler K. Lende

Babbitt

• Mayor: Joseph White, Andrea Zupancich
• Council (elect two): Glenn Anderson (incumbent), John Fitzpatrick, Paul Hoheisel (incumbent), Duane Lossing, Terrance Switajewski, Craig Warlof

Backus

• Council (elect two): Karl Flier (incumbent), Nancy Foley, Troy A. Risk, Austin Smith

Badger

• Council (elect two): Robert Dostal, Angela Gregerson, Brent Walsh

Bagley

• Mayor: Duane Lewis, Sid Michel (incumbent)

Baudette

• Mayor: Dylan Lee Hancharyk, Rick Rone (incumbent)
• Council (elect two): Steve Johnson (incumbent), Cole Nelson (incumbent), Elizabeth Weigel

Baxter

• Council (elect two): William Bollinger, Mark Cross (incumbent), Jeffrey C. Phillips (incumbent), Patrick Sundberg

Bemidji

• Mayor: Daniel Jourdain, Jorge Prince (incumbent)
• Council Ward 1: Gwenia Fiskevold Gould (incumbent), Ron Johnson
• Council Ward 3: Katie Carter, Mark Dickinson
• Council Ward 5: Bill Batchelder, Lynn Eaton (incumbent)

Big Falls

• Council (elect two): Kenneth Kennedy, Amy Key, Sharon Moe, Beth Pihlaja, Kenneth Warner

Biwabik

• Council (elect two): Dan Berg (incumbent), Amanda Cooksey, Bryan Lehman, Tim O'Neil, Patti Wallert (incumbent)

Blackduck

• Council: Donald Johnson (incumbent), Nicholas Seitz (incumbent)

Bovey

• Mayor: Michael Bibich, Tony Yunk
• Council (elect two): Lauren Meyer, Bill Richardson, Neal Robyn

Brainerd

• Council At-Large (elect two): Mike O'Day (incumbent), Kevin H. Stunek, Shirley Yeager
• Council Ward 1: Tad A. Erickson, Kara Terry (incumbent)
• Council Ward 3: Jeff Czeczok, Tiffany Stenglein (incumbent)

Breezy Point

• Mayor: Todd Roggenkamp, Angelica Zierden (incumbent)
• Council (elect two): Rebecca Ball (incumbent), Sandra "Sam" Castrodad, Steve Jensen (incumbent), Felicia Moddes

Buhl

• Mayor: Jim Matthews, Shari Swanson
• Council (elect two): Renee Loeffler (incumbent), Taunya Teska-Erickson, Susan Trunk, Linda Woods Pulford

Calumet

• Council (elect two): Barbara Banks, Evan Petz, Steve P. Serich

Carlton

• Mayor: Ann Gustafson, Mike Soderstrom (incumbent)

Cass Lake

• Mayor: Jerry D. Smith, Wendy Thoreson
• Council (elect two): Michael Hanson (incumbent), Carla Jones-Leecy (incumbent), Cecil Reams

Chisholm

• Council (elect three): Audry M. Bailey, Brandan Fiedler, Marty Halverson (incumbent), Cheyenne Mikkola-Rahja (incumbent), Travis Vake (incumbent), James Varda

Cohasset

• Council (elect two): Barbara Baird, Shannon Benolken, Tim Carlson, Ryan Frank, Richard L. Kortekaas Sr., Andy MacDonell, Erik Odden, Kevin Ott (incumbent)

Cook

• Mayor: Erin "Ernie Nurmi" Danielson, Harold Johnston (incumbent), Daniel Manick
• Council (elect two): Ron Bushbaum (incumbent), Memory Malone, Ivette Reing, Liza Root (incumbent), Jesse Scofield

Crookston

• Council Ward 1: Bishop Jensen, Kristie Jerde (incumbent)
• Council Ward 5: Wendy Ault (incumbent), Derek J. Brekken

Crosby

• Mayor: Diane L. Cash (incumbent), Chris Ryan
• Council (elect two): Adam J. Cash, Paul Heglund (incumbent), Shawn Jarvela (incumbent), Joanna Lattery, Phillip (Doc) Mihoover

Crosslake

• Mayor: David Nevin (incumbent), Jackson M. Purfeerst
• Council (elect two): Bob Heales, Jayme Knapp, Robin M. Sylvester

Deer River

• Mayor: Steven Geving, Chris Reed
• Council (elect two): Emily Benham, Sharon Geving (incumbent), Karla Kannas, Pat Richards (incumbent)
  

Detroit Lakes

• Council Member At Large: Craig Caulfield, Lindsey Cooksey
• Council Member Ward 2: Amber Abraham, Wendy Spry (incumbent), Marga Ybarra
• Council Member Ward 3: Aaron Dallmann, Dan Josephson (incumbent)

East Grand Forks

• Council Ward 1: Paul Arens, Tami Schumacher
  

East Gull Lake

• Council (elect two): Tim Bergin (incumbent), Carol Demgen (incumbent), Noelle Wallace

Effie

• Mayor: Greta Drewlow (incumbent), Sheldon Ostlund

Ely

• Council (elect three): Jerome J. Debeltz (incumbent), Paul Kess (incumbent), John Lahtonen, Frederica Musgrave, Emily Roose

Emily

• Mayor: Tracy Jones (incumbent), Roger "Buddy" Lund
• Council (elect two): Daniel Brennan, Bryce L. Butcher (incumbent), Gerhart "Gary" Hanson (incumbent), Brent Nolby

Eveleth

• Mayor: Larry Bol, Robert Vlaisavljevich (incumbent)
• Council (elect two): Aaron Johnson, Joseph S. Koivunen (incumbent), Brian Lillis (incumbent), Anna Tomczak

Federal Dam

• Mayor: Kenneth Raines (incumbent), Rory Sherman
• Council (elect two): Wanda Lou Hardies (incumbent), Karen Lee Yuhala, Natalie Zobava (incumbent)
• Special Election for Council (elect two): Tim Kunnari (incumbent), Lisa Lego (incumbent), Cindy Lemm, Linda Olson Monette, Joseph F. Wagner

Fertile

• Mayor: Brian Nephew, Todd Peterson, Daniel Wilkens (incumbent)
• Council (elect two): Amanda Bosman (incumbent), Mark Sandness, Peter Van Erem, John L. Walters

Fifty Lakes

• Mayor: Gary Staples, Randy Zeigler

Floodwood

• Mayor: Tad Farrell (incumbent), Jeremy Jatkola, Josh Lassila

Fort Ripley

• Council (elect two): Ethan Alvar, Joseph Goble (incumbent), John Jorgensen (incumbent)

Fosston

• Council (elect two): George Bosselman, Roy Dufault (incumbent), Mike Mulry, Abby Pearson (incumbent)

Frazee

• Special Election for Mayor: Ken Miosek, Mike Sharp
• Council (elect two): Andrew Daggett, Michael A. Geving, Mark Kemper (incumbent), Henry "Hank" Ludtke

Garrison

• Mayor: Robert O. Hanson, Loren Larson (incumbent)
• Council (elect two): Mike Bourke (incumbent), Suzanne Foster (incumbent), Mark Stowe

Goodridge

• Mayor: Judy Jones, James Reiman
• Council (elect two): Gary Hasby, Randy Henrickson, Valerie Norman

Grand Rapids

• Council (elect two): Rick Blake (incumbent), Joe Burns, Dan Mertes

Hendrum

• Mayor: Curt H. Johannsen (incumbent), Lues Lopez, Terry Torgerson
• Council (elect two): Stephanie Kaasa, Brian Schlapkohl (incumbent), Michael Smart (incumbent), Krista Timm

Hibbing

• Council Ward 3: Jennifer Hoffman Saccoman (incumbent), John Packa

Hill City

• Council (elect two): Lin M. C. Benson (incumbent), Paul McManigle, Tom Semler (incumbent)
• Special Election for Council: Amanda Goodrich (incumbent), Kenny Hilton

Holt

• Mayor: Terry J. Flodstrom, Brandon Johnson
• Council: Debra Lee (incumbent), Richard Nelson

Hoyt Lakes

• Mayor: Stuart Beauregard, Brennan Scott
• Council (elect two): Dan Dudley, Jill Eckman, Jordan Hronoski, David Jarvela, Deborah Kramar (incumbent), Jaime Preshiren
• Special Election for Council: Cherie Grams, Brent Mathison

International Falls

• Mayor: Sharon Ball, Wayne Hiebert, Pete Kalar, Andrew Donald Piekarski/Jesus Dubs

Jenkins

• Mayor: Andrew J. Rudlang (incumbent), Debbie Siltman
• Council (elect two): Ryan Barnett (incumbent), Victor Prociuk, Roman Siltman (incumbent)
• Special Election for Council: Jory Carlson, Melissa Haff (incumbent)

Karlstad

• Council (elect two): Kristin Berberich (incumbent), Markelle Kuznia, Rob Mickelson (incumbent)

Keewatin

• Council (elect two): Kyle Bonestell, Bruce Christensen, Randy S. Nash, Dustin J. Strand

Kennedy

• Council (elect two): Taylor Langen, Joshua Pietruszewski (incumbent), Jonathan Turn (incumbent), Cynthia Urbaniak

Kettle River

• Mayor: Jesse L. Kemp, David Lucas (incumbent)
• Council (elect two): Monique Annette Doward (incumbent), Patricia Lund, Marcia Sarvela, Laura Simi

Kinney

• Council (elect two): Karl Rudstrom, Tara Stillwell Stare, Debra Wavernack, Dale C. Wiltse (incumbent)

Lake Shore

• Special Election for Council: Darcy Peterson (incumbent), Karri Stodolka

Lengby

• Mayor: Paul Kahlbaugh, Brian Ohren (incumbent)
• Council (elect two): Jennifer Godtland (incumbent), Rebeca Lee Kahlbaugh, Michael McColl (incumbent)

Longville

• Council (elect two): William Stone, Nathan Tabaka (incumbent), Neil Tobiason (incumbent)

Mahnomen

• Council (elect two): Hunter Boudreau, Kelly Phillips (incumbent), Duane Schouveiller (incumbent)

McGregor

• Mayor: Bruce Miller, Steven A. Nistler
• Council (elect two): Michelle Brantner, Roger A. Crane, James Jones

Menahga

• Mayor: Jody Bjornson, Tim Ellingson
• Council: James Kraskey, Durwin Tomperi (incumbent), Keith Waarnniemi

Middle River

• Mayor: David Casanova (incumbent), Mathew Stromsodt
• Council (elect two): Tammy Johnson, Morgan Ness, Harlan Olson, Scott Swenson

Moose Lake

• Mayor: Doug Juntunen, Jim Michalski

Mountain Iron

• Mayor: Peggy C. Anderson (incumbent), Paul Jacobsen
• Council (elect two): Daniel L. Gunderson, Bradley Gustafson, Joe Prebeg Jr. (incumbent), Edmund "Ed" Roskoski (incumbent)

Nashwauk

• Council (elect two): Scott Brenny, David Bruns (incumbent), Eric F. Crist, Tom Martire, Jared Morse, Riley Allen Savolainen, Terry Sullivan

Nevis

• Council (elect two): Mary Carrier, Jamie Caughey, Mark H. Koebnick, Teresa Leshovsky (incumbent)

Nielsville

• Council (elect two): Blake Amon, Marlow Pallum, Jeremy Pierce

Nimrod

• Council: Clinton J Childers (incumbent), Aaron Frame

Nisswa

• Mayor: Jennifer Carnahan, John Ryan (incumbent)

Oklee

• Council (elect two): George Burthwick, Paul T. Cyr, Darrell Tougas

Palisade

• Mayor: Pamela Nordstrom (incumbent), Barb Packer, Gaylene Spolarich
• Council (elect two): Curtiss Berg, Nancy L. Havila

Perley

• Council (elect two): Michael Boone, Melford Hutchens, Deb Stordahl

Pillager

• Council (elect two): Joe Klein (incumbent), Wade Mortenson (incumbent), Jay Personius

Proctor

• Council (elect two): Troy DeWall (incumbent), Derek Pederson, Don Raihala, Marshal Walters, Travis White

Ranier

• Council (elect two): Todd T. Coloumbe (incumbent), Jennifer Lahmayer (incumbent), Joseph James Prettyman

Rice Lake

• Mayor: Suzanne Herstad (incumbent), Darrel D. Johnson
• Council (elect two): Joe Gregorich, Mike Hendrickson, Robert Quade (incumbent)

Roseau

• Council (elect two): Kavan Lovgren, Patrick A. Novacek (incumbent), Keith Severson, Oliver Ullman

Sebeka

• Mayor: David Anderson (incumbent), Edmund Fennig
• Council (elect two): Mitchell Hanson (incumbent), Michael Lillquist (incumbent), Rebecca Palmer, Jermey Winkler

Silver Bay

• Mayor: Logan Fischer, Dean Floen, Wade LeBlanc (incumbent)
• Council (elect two): Ben Bautch (incumbent), Alex Burcum, James Fitzgerald, Erica Jensen, Brooks Midbrod

Squaw Lake

• Mayor: Joan "Joni" LeCuyer (incumbent), Brian E. Schaar

Thief River Falls

• Mayor: Brian Holmer (incumbent), Mike Lorenson
• Council At-Large: Jason Aarestad (incumbent), Doug Bergman
• Council Ward 2: Julie Bolduc, Cainan Langlie

Twin Valley

• Mayor: Mark Olaf Altenburg, Mark Askelson, Michael Bolton (incumbent)
• Council (elect two): Harold Allrich, Sarah Berguam, Tracy Christianson (incumbent), Leah Lee, Darell Skoy

Two Harbors

• Council Ward 4: Laura Osbakken Goutermont, Todd Redmann

Verndale

• Council: Raye Ludovissie, Nick Schuler

Virginia

• Council (elect three): Annie Bachschneider, David S. Hansen, Steven B. Johnson (incumbent), Julieanne Paulsen (incumbent), Rodney Salo, Jared Siebert

Wadena

• Mayor: Raymond Beyer, Gorge Deiss (incumbent)
• Council (elect two): Duke Harrison, Wade Miller (incumbent), Mackenzie Nelson

Warren

• Council (elect three): David Conely, Aaron Gerszewski, Danny Omdahl (incumbent), Selina Potucek

Warroad

• Mayor: Tom Goldsmith, Robert W. Marvin (incumbent)
• Council (elect two): Dean Dorholt, Doug Thomasson (incumbent), Michele Vandal (incumbent)

Winger

• Council (elect two): Hannah Davidson, Nick Geray, Debra Matson, Jennifer Wang

Wrenshall

• Mayor: Jeff Bloom, Gary Butala (incumbent)
• Council (elect two): Kevin House, Melvin M. Martindale (incumbent), Steven Studniski, Cindy Washenesky, Sabrina Weber

School Boards

Ada-Borup-West

• Board (elect four): Nancy Crompton, Peter Jacobson (incumbent), Gretchen B. Rockstad (incumbent), Barb Spilde (incumbent), Amy Traut, Josh Visser

Aitkin

• Board (elect three): Cindi Hills (incumbent), Dawn Houser (incumbent), Brian Leitinger (incumbent), Sherryl Roscoe

Badger

• Board (elect three): Jodie Davy (incumbent), Dana Didrikson, Crari Dostal (incumbent), Brent Olson (incumbent)

Bagley

• Board (elect four): DJ Ekre, John A. Gerbracht (incumbent), Darin Klostermeier, Gloria LaFriniere, Michael Mathison, John Willinganz

Barnum

• Board (elect four): Louis Bonneville (incumbent), Beth Dinger (incumbent), Stephanie Ferrin (incumbent), Mike Orn, Patrick S. Poirier (incumbent)

Bemidji

• Board (elect three): Jack Aakhus, Todd Haugen, Nicole Jaranson, Carl L. Johnson, Julie Laitala (incumbent), Ann Long Voelkner (incumbent)

Blackduck

• Board (elect three): Jesse Carey, Jenna Gross, Grant Mistic (incumbent), Melissa Mistic, Tim Wurl

Brainerd

• Board (elect three): Kevin Boyles (incumbent), Michelle Brekken (incumbent), Stephanie Etterman, Jody Kalenberg, Andrew Mendez, Michael Stromberg, John Ward (incumbent)

Carlton

• Board (elect three): Julieanne Emerson (incumbent), Ryan M. Leonzal (incumbent), Ben Nilsen, Dan Solarz, Eryn Szymczak (incumbent)

Clearbrook-Gonvick

• Special Election for Board: Vance Norgaard, Ryan Solee (incumbent)

Crookston

• Board (elect three): Malissa Burnette, Lorri Capistran, Jaclyn Martin, Adam Schiller, Mike Theis (incumbent), Kayse Thompson, Connie Wilkens

Crosby-Ironton

• Board (elect three): Steve Hudson Cotariu, Michael Domin (incumbent), Casey Kannel, Laura Lee (incumbent), Mark Taylor, Hannah Wesner

Deer River

• Board (elect three): Richard Fieldsend, George J. Goggleye Jr., Amanda Reed (incumbent), LuAnn Robinson (incumbent), Jonathan J. White

Detroit Lakes

• Board (elect three): Emily Bartnes, Kerry Claypool-Lambert, Gary L. Coson, Nerissa Hendrickson, Julie Smith-Yliniemi, John Steffl (incumbent), Michael Walther, Susan Walther, Nancy Zehnacker
• Special Election for Board: Jon Freeman, Sanford "Sandy" Nelson

Fertile-Beltrami

• Board (elect three): April Grunhovd, Tia Gullickson, Brenda Hallgren, Alicia Kieckbusch, Nathan Rasch (incumbent), Valerie Wagner, Chris Zimmel

Grand Rapids

• Board (elect three): Ethan Browning, David Cowan, Ashley Goodman, Thomas Gustafson, Stephanie Lipscy, Janet Awesome Miller, Larlin Neumann, Glenn J. Pearson, Brian Vroman

Greenbush-Middle River

• Board (elect three): Danielle Berg, Kelsey Grinsteiner, Brandon Ignaszewski (incumbent), Ross Waage

Greenway

• Board (elect three): Doug Cogswell, Ryan Johns (incumbent), LaNea Johnson, Carissa L. McIlwain (incumbent), Nick Porter

Grygla

• Board (elect three): Alisha Anderson, Tonia Haack, Carson Saurdiff, Gretchen Smeby (incumbent)

Hermantown

• Board (elect three): Eric Griffith, David Lokke, Ashley McFarland (incumbent), Jodi McShane, Russ Salgy

Hibbing

• Board (elect three): Michael T. Egan (incumbent), Kristine Galatz, Cassie Liubakka, Kim (Kotonias) McLaughlin (incumbent), Sierra Napoli-Thein

Hill City

• Board (elect three): Chris Goodrich, Ronald Saxton (incumbent), Haley Wentz, Jay Zapzalka (incumbent)

International Falls

• Board (elect four): Dale Johnson (incumbent), Bruce Raboin (incumbent), Karen Salo, Roxanne T. Skogstad-Ditsch (incumbent), JoAnn Smith (incumbent)

Kelliher

• Board (elect three): Dawn Jensen (incumbent), Rachel Jorgensen (incumbent), Hannah McCurdy, Kevin Waldo

Kittson Central

• Board (elect four): Dylan Bowman, Crisa Mortenson (incumbent), Andrew Muir, Michael Olsonawski (incumbent), Molly Sobolik, Tori Younggren

Lake of the Woods

• Special Election for Board Position 1: Craig Severs, Calista Wolf
• Board Position 3: Nate Hayes, Corryn Trask (incumbent)

Lake Superior

• Board District 6: Mark Broin (incumbent), Norbert Norman

Laporte

• Board (elect four): Heather Hallett, Jessica Howg (incumbent), Anna Kanani, Jacqueline Meyer, Larellyn Michaeu, Stacie Shuster, Terry Tislund, Karen Trapier, Holly Wright (incumbent)

Mahnomen

• Board (elect three): Lacy Armstrong, Craig Bower, Jim DeVries (incumbent), Lucas Hisgun Sr., Tim G. Olson, Kimberly Scott-Neisen, Todd Steinmetz, Traci Turner (incumbent), Jon Paul Weaver Sr.

Marshall County Central

• Board (elect four): Craig Bakke (incumbent), Andy Bjorgaard, Kayla Leader, Melissa Weleski, Kelsi Wilson

McGregor

• Board (elect four): Jordan Moser (incumbent), Jon Napoli, Allison Paquette, Pat Scollard (incumbent), Bethany Sellers (incumbent)

Menahga

• Board (elect three): Dennis Anderson, Julia A. Kicker (incumbent), Helen Lehto (incumbent), Sara Makela, Cherie Peterson (incumbent)

Mountain Iron-Buhl

• Board (elect three): Charles Bainter (incumbent), Karisa Johnson (incumbent), Lisa Kvas (incumbent), Ann Marie Lubovich

Nashwauk-Keewatin

• Board (elect three): Pam Brons (incumbent), William Hendricks, Barb Kalmi (incumbent), Wayne LaBine (incumbent), Marjorie Sella, Don Warwas

Nevis

• Board (elect three): Dawn Barnard, Benjamin Hass, Karrin Lindow (incumbent), David McGee (incumbent)

Northland Community

• Board (elect four): James Dahl, Jeremiah Fenning, David J. Kitchenhoff, Linda F. Knox (incumbent), Sherri Logan, Terri A. Nystrom (incumbent), Jason Perkins, Marc Ruyak (incumbent), Jeremy Schwarz

Pequot Lakes

• Board (elect four): Kimberly Bolz-Andolshek (incumbent), Mariah Hines, Curt Johnson (incumbent), Susan Mathison-Young (incumbent), Amy Sjoblad (incumbent)

Pillager

• Board (elect three): Bridgette (Wyffels) Brown (incumbent), Brian Grimsley (incumbent), Jesse Marohn, Lindsay Martin, Levi Nagel, Kassandra Nelson (incumbent)

Pine River-Backus

• Board (elect three): Amy Gordon, Roger D. Hoplin (incumbent), Carrie Maurer-Ackerman (incumbent), Brent Passarella, David Sheley (incumbent)

Proctor

• Board (elect three): Cindy Lee Olson, Jennifer McDonald (incumbent), Jim Podgornik (incumbent), Tammy Sundbom

Red Lake

• At-Large (elect three): Michael W. Barrett Sr. (incumbent), Douglas G. Desjarlait (incumbent), Bryan L. Lussier Jr., Robert McClain

Red Lake County Central

• Board (elect three): Jennifer (McMullen) Vogel, Jody Duden (incumbent), Lisa Knutson, Shawn Landrus, Tyrone Olson, Kim Robert Vettleson

Rock Ridge

• Board (elect three): Jennifer Bonner, Katherine Disterhaft, Mark Forte, Troy Loisel, Tim Riordan (incumbent), Alan Sherek, Jodi Westby

Roseau

• Board (elect three): Jason Cummings, Vonda Danielson (incumbent), Thor Didrikson (incumbent), Michele "Micky" Hulst (incumbent), Kreg R. Kennedy, Traci Ketring, Jennifer Lovgren, David Simmons, Neal Vatnsdal

St. Louis County

• Board District 1: Jarrett Bundy, Kim Jirik
• Board District 4: Leigh Backe, Chris Koivisto (incumbent)
• Board District 6: Jessica Reinhardt, Kristin Zorn

Sebeka

• Board (elect three): Jeannie Arthur, Rodney Huttunen (incumbent), Terry Lepinski, Eric Nelson (incumbent)

South Koochiching

• Board (elect three): Brian Dreher, Jake Hasbargen, Vickie Hasbargen, Douglas Jourdan (incumbent), Bob Stueven (incumbent), Thomas VanDamme

Thief River Falls

• Board (elect three): Lindsay Gregory, Jared Kainz, Lucus Stavos, John Syvertson (incumbent)
• Board: Misty Hempel (incumbent), Diane Lion

Verndale

• Board (elect three): Chuck Dick, Jeremiah Dwire, Tony Stanley, Chris Youngbauer (incumbent)

Wadena-Deer Creek

• Board (elect three): Dan Lawson (incumbent), Kyle Lehmkuhl, Amanda Schmidt, Kent Schmidt (incumbent), Barb Tumberg (incumbent)

Walker-Hackensack-Akeley

• Board (elect three): Michael Anderson, Linda Arts (incumbent), Karrie Ehlenfeldt, Luke Skywalker McGregor, Linsey McMurrin, Barbara Sherman, Lori J. Stein (incumbent), Victoria "Vicki" White (incumbent)

Warren-Alvarado-Oslo

• Special Election for Board: Johny Barbosa, Sally Roller (incumbent)

Warroad

• Board (elect three): Cindy Drost (incumbent), Jess Edgerton, Damian McMillin, Robyn Rolli, Marques A. Stricker, Stephen A. Symes

Waubun-Ogema-White Earth

• Board (elect three): Allan Haugo (incumbent), Nicholas Lerud, Katie Olson, Mina M. Spalla, Amber Stech, John J. Zima (incumbent)

Win-E-Mac

• Board (elect four): Tyler Brekken (incumbent), Nicki Carlson, Dean Roy, Amanda Schow, Kathrine Senn-Howard, Davin Swanson (incumbent)

Townships

Alvwood Township

• Supervisor Seat B: Eric Johnson, Roy Richardson

Arago Township

• Special Election for Supervisor Seat B: Kristie Edelman, Eric Ramlo

Arbo Township

• Special Election for Supervisor Seat B: Kyle Curtiss, Jeff Schroeder

Badoura Township

• Supervisor Seat B: Mark Keller, Raymond Peterson (incumbent)

Birch Lake Township

• Special Election for Supervisor Seat 2: Andy Bray, Nicholas Daigle (incumbent)

Blackberry Township

• Supervisor Seat B: Tim Dirkes, Gary Nelson (incumbent)

Brevator Township

• Special Election for Supervisor Seat A: Michael Garberg, Linda Way

Carpenter Township

• Supervisor Seat A: David Cicmil, Alan Presley (incumbent)

Crooked Lake Township

• Supervisor Seat 2: Tim Donnay, Jerry Shields

Crystal Bay Township

• Special Election for Supervisor Seat B: Charles Cook, Michael Nikula (incumbent)

Deer River Township

• Supervisor Seat C: Jennifer Drotts, Sue Stolzman (incumbent)

Deerwood Township (Crow Wing)

• Supervisor Seat 1: Scott Brix, James Walth (incumbent)

Fayal Township

• Supervisor Seat 4: Denny Bone, Michael F. Erjavec

Fredenberg Township

• Supervisor Seat B: Debra Pawlowicz (incumbent), Joshua Scheall

Guthrie Township

• Supervisor Seat A: Bryan Delaney, Russell Nickerson

Hiram Township

• Supervisor Seat 1: David Morris (incumbent), Ralph Neil

Holyoke Township

• Supervisor Seat C: LeeAnne Gibson, Scott Southworth
• Clerk: Jerry Frank Hlava, Amanda VanAuken

Home Brook Township

• Supervisor Seat 1: Terry Stumvoll (incumbent), Lance Vargo

Irondale Township

• Supervisor Seat 3: L. Scott Chamberlin, Jay Godfrey (incumbent)

Kimberly Township

• Supervisor Seat C: Dan Howard, Rosalie Miller (incumbent)

Little Pine Township

• Supervisor Seat A: David Kauphusman (incumbent), Calen Spindler

Louisville Township

• Supervisor Seat B: Bob Schmitz, Richard Swendra

Meadow Brook Township

• Supervisor Seat 2: Clarence W. Cronin, Glen H. Kastner

Mission Township

• Supervisor Seat A: David Hauser, Erik Lee, Jim Roach (incumbent)

Nashwauk Township

• Supervisor Seat B: Marc Engel (incumbent), Paul Vraa

New Folden Township

• Supervisor Seat A: Angie Anderson, Shelly Helm Guzek (incumbent)

Nordland Township

• Supervisor Seat B: George Carlberg, Ruth Nelson (incumbent)
• Supervisor Seat C: Chris Nelson, Darryl Palm (incumbent)

Northern Township

• Supervisor Seat B: Rhonda Dockendorf, Michael Granlund, Nathan Preuss

Pine River Township

• Special Election for Supervisor Seat 1: Mike Nadeau, Andy Skinner (incumbent)

Powers Township

• Supervisor Seat 1: Douglas Baird, James Woischke

Schoolcraft Township

• Supervisor Seat C: James Card, Michael Studanski (incumbent)

Sylvan Township

• Supervisor Seat 4: Greg Bennett (incumbent), Troy Hradsky

Thomson Township

• Supervisor Seat C: Nathan Barta, J Bergman, Jaryn Edblad

Twin Lakes Township (Mahnomen)

• Special Election for Supervisor Seat B: Sheri Snetsinger, Josh Thorpe (incumbent)
• Supervisor Seat C: Tim Lavoy (incumbent), Gerilyn Lopez

Viking Township

• Supervisor Seat A: Bryan Bolstad (incumbent), Josh Huttleston

Wawina Township

• Clerk: Hjalmer Aho (incumbent), Louie Kirkelas

Woodrow Township (Cass)

• Supervisor Seat 1: Debra Scheibel, Scott Wold (incumbent)