2026 Local Election Candidates
These candidates have filed as of May 28, 2026 and this list will be updated with any changes.
Note: Filings for city council and mayor races will not open until July 14
MN Senate District 41
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MN House District 41B
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Cole Birkeland DFL
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MN House District 41B
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William Beck Republican
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Jem Fox DFL
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MN Senate District 47
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Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger DFL
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MN House District 47A
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Shelley Buck DFL
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MN House District 47B
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MN Senate District 53
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Todd Podgorski Republican
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Paul Cummings DFL
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MN House District 53B
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Rich Hansen DFL
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Patti Mikulski Republican
Washington County Commissioner District 2
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Stan Karwoski
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Washington County Commissioner District 4
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Karla Bigham
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Washington County Commissioner District 5
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Brian Mccoy
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Simi Patnaik
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Washington County Attorney
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Kevin Magnuson
Washington County Sheriff
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Jeremy Bolen
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Henry Mathia
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Brian R. Mueller