Cook County, Minnesota 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Cook County elects its county sheriff, county attorney, county commissioner and special district board members: 8 races, 11 candidates. Parts of Cook County also vote in Cook County Public Schools, linked below.

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Statewide races on the Minnesota ballot

Every Minnesota ballot also has 5 statewide races: Governor, U.S. Senate, Attorney General, Secretary of State and State Auditor.

County offices

6 races · 9 candidates

County Attorney

County Auditor/Treasurer

  • Braidy Powers

County Commissioner, District 1

County Commissioner, District 3

  • David Mills
  • Roger Westerlind

County Commissioner, District 5

  • Christopher Homyak

County Sheriff

Special districts

2 races · 2 candidates

Soil and Water Supervisor, District 2

  • Stanley W. Tull

Soil and Water Supervisor, District 4

  • Gail A. Gieseke