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Local 2026 Elections

MN House and Senate Candidates

Glenn Gruenhagen SD 17
Running for Re-election

Glenn Gruenhagen

Campaign Website

Campaign Finance for SD17

Julia Coleman SD 48
Running for Re-election

Julia Coleman

Campaign Website

Campaign Finance for SD48

Bobbie Harder (HD17B)
Running for Re-election

Bobbie Harder

Campaign Website

Campaign Finance for HD17B

Jim Nash (HD48A)
Running for Re-election

Jim Nash

Campaign Website

Campaign Finance for HD48A

Caleb Steffenhagen      (HD 48B)
Running for House

Caleb Steffenhagen

Campaign Website

Campaign Finance for HD48AB

Carver County Schools

Carver County 

County Commissioner Districts 2, 4, and 5 in 2026

Candidate Filing Information 

Carver County Commissioners Map

Soil and Water Districts 1 and 3  in 2026

County Sheriff



County Attorney


City Races

City of Carver, MN

Mayor and 2 City Council Seats for election in 2026

4 year terms for each

City of Chanhassen Minnesota

Mayor and 2 City Council Seats (Ward 1 & 3)  for election in 2026

4 year terms for each

City of Chaska Minnesota Logo

Mayor and 2 City Council Seats for election in 2026

Mayor is a 2 year term, City Council seats are 4 year terms.

City of Cologne Logo

Mayor and 2 City Council Seats for election in 2026

Mayor is a 2 year term, City Council seats are 4 year terms.

City of Hamburg Bicentennial Park Picture set as a Logo

Mayor and 2 City Council Seats for election in 2026

4 year terms for each

City of Mayer Minnesota Logo

Mayor and 2 City Council Seats for election in 2026

4 year terms for each

City of New Germany Logo

Mayor and 2 City Council Seats for election in 2026

Mayor is a 2 year term, City Council seats are 4 year terms.

City of Norwood Young America Minnesota Logo

Mayor and 2 City Council Seats for election in 2026

Mayor is a 2 year term, City Council seats are 4 year terms.

City of Victoria Minnesota Logo

Mayor and 2 City Council Seats for election in 2026

Mayor is a 2 year term, City Council seats are 4 year terms.

City of Waconia Minnesota Logo

Mayor and 2 City Council Seats for election in 2026

Mayor is a 2 year term, City Council seats are 4 year terms

City of Watertown Minnesota Logo

Mayor and 2 City Council Seats for election in 2026

Mayor is a 2 year term, City Council seats are 4 year terms

Townships

Benton
Camden
Dahlgren (elections in odd years)
Hancock
Hollywood
Laketown
San Francisco
Waconia
Watertown
Young America

Candidates for Statewide Races in 2026

*Note Candidates listed below have both a website and appropriate active campaign finance filings,  These are essential for a viable campaign at a state-wide level.  Images link to the respective candidates website where you can learn more about them. 

Congressional District 6

Campaign FEC Filings

US Senate Candidates from Minnesota

Campaign FEC Filings  Ballotpedia page on MN US Senate Candidates

Minnesota Governor

Campaign Finance Filings   Ballotpedia 

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Minnesota Attorney General

The Attorney General of Minnesota is the chief legal officer of the state, responsible for ensuring that the laws enacted by the legislature are upheld. The office provides legal representation to over 100 state agencies, boards, and commissions, and represents the state in state and federal court and administrative hearings.

Campaign Finance Filings

Minnesota Secretary of State

The work of the Secretary of State’s Office affects Minnesotans in all 87 counties of the state. The SOS responsibilities include overseeing statewide elections; the review, approval, and filing for all businesses and organizations operating in the state; and administering the state's address confidentiality program. 

Campaign Finance Filings 

Minnesota State Auditor

The state auditor is the least known of four statewide constitutional offices up for election in 2026. The office is responsible for oversight of about $60 billion in local government spending.  

Campaign Finance Filings