2026 NOTICE OF OFFICES TO BE VOTED FOR AT THE STATE GENERAL ELECTION
CARLTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

The following is the notice of federal, state, and county offices that will be voted for at the state general election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The filing period for United States Senator, United States Representative, State Senator, State Representative, Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Auditor, Attorney General, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals, Judge of the District Court, County Commissioner, and County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor begins at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and ends at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Note: Filing offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.

The place of filing for federal offices is the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, Veterans Services Building, 20 West 12th Street, St. Paul, MN 55155. The place of filing for state offices is with the Office of the Secretary of State or with the county auditor of the county in which the candidate resides. The place for filing for Carlton County offices and Carlton County Soil & Water Conservation District offices is with the Carlton County Auditor. The Carlton County Auditor’s Office is located in Room 205 of the Historical Carlton County Courthouse, 301 Walnut Ave, Carlton, Minnesota 55718.

Candidates may file in person or by mail, if the filing is received during the filing period. Candidates who will be absent from the state during the filing period and meet the requirements of Minnesota Statutes section 204B.09, subdivision 1a, may arrange to file during the seven days immediately preceding the candidate’s absence from the state.

This notice is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 204B.33 and is based on current law.

FEDERAL OFFICES
One United States Senator
One United States Representative for District 8

STATE OFFICES

LEGISLATIVE OFFICES
One State Senator for District 11
One State Representative for District 11A

STATE EXECUTIVE OFFICES
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
State Auditor
Attorney General

JUDICIAL OFFICES
Candidates for judicial office may file either with the Office of the Minnesota
Secretary of State or with the County Auditor in the county where the candidate resides. A
Candidate filing for one of the Minnesota Court of Appeals seats that has been designated
for one of the congressional districts must be a resident of that congressional district.

Supreme Court:
Associate Justice of Supreme Court Seat 1 (Incumbent Sarah E. Hennesy)
Associate Justice of Supreme Court Seat 2 (Incumbent Theodora Karin Gaïtas)
Associate Justice of Supreme Court Seat 4 (Incumbent Paul C. Thissen)

Court of Appeals:
Appellate offices are elected statewide. Where designated, candidates must reside in the congressional district listed for at least one year.
Judge Court of Appeals Seat 1 (Incumbent Elizabeth G. Bentley)
Judge Court of Appeals Seat 7 (5th Congressional District) (Incumbent Rachel Bond)
Judge Court of Appeals Seat 13 (Incumbent Jeanne M. Cochran)
Judge Court of Appeals Seat 15 (3rd Congressional District) (Incumbent Kevin G. Ross)
Judge Court of Appeals Seat 18 (Incumbent JaPaul Harris)

Sixth Judicial District Court:
Judge 6th District Court Seat 1 (Incumbent Rachel C. Sullivan)
Judge 6th District Court Seat 2 (Incumbent Robert C. Friday)
Judge 6th District Court Seat 4 (Incumbent Jessica J. Fralich)
Judge 6th District Court Seat 11 (Incumbent Steven B. Hanke)
Judge 6th District Court Seat 14 (Incumbent Rebekka Stumme)

CARLTON COUNTY OFFICES
County Commissioner District 2
County Commissioner District 4
County Sheriff
County Attorney

CARLTON COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT OFFICES
Supervisor - District Number 2
Supervisor - District Number 3

This notice is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 204B.33.
Kevin DeVriendt
Carlton County Auditor/Treasurer