U.S. Senate
Michele Tafoya
49.0%9,881
Peggy Flanagan
48.0%9,670
Rebecca Whiting
1.6%315
Marisa Simonetti
1.4%286
Statewide: Peggy Flanagan wins. Called.
Beltrami County, Minnesota
2026 election results. Michele Tafoya (R) got 49% of the U.S. Senate vote in Beltrami County. The margin is 4.7 points more Democratic than the 2024 presidential vote here. Below are also 58 local contests from the state's own results.
2026 results in Beltrami County
Governor
Amy Klobuchar
49.3%9,931
Lisa Demuth
49.1%9,881
Steven Young
1.6%329
Statewide: Amy Klobuchar wins. Called.
U.S. House: Minnesota 8th District
Trina Swanson
50.4%10,123
Pete Stauber
49.6%9,948
Whole district: Pete Stauber wins. Called.
The leader in Beltrami County is only who has the most votes counted here. Races are won statewide or district-wide, and only the race pages report calls. Last vote update here Nov 9, 10:48 AM.
58 local contests in Beltrami County
County offices, city and town races, school boards, local measures, judges and districts on Beltrami County's ballots, from Minnesota's official results file. Names are as the state prints them. "Ahead" describes the current count; it isn't a race call, and we don't call measures.
County offices
County Commissioner District 1
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Gaasvig | 2,181 | 51.9% |
| Ann Skoe | 2,015 | 47.9% |
| Write-In | 10 | 0.2% |
Craig Gaasvig ahead in Beltrami County.
County Commissioner District 3
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Winger | 3,400 | 98.5% |
| Write-In | 52 | 1.5% |
Scott Winger is unopposed.
County Auditor/Treasurer
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| JoDee Treat | 15,931 | 99.3% |
| Write-In | 107 | 0.7% |
JoDee Treat is unopposed.
County Sheriff
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Riggs | 16,312 | 99.1% |
| Write-In | 147 | 0.9% |
Jason Riggs is unopposed.
County Attorney
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| David Louis Hanson | 15,049 | 99.0% |
| Write-In | 158 | 1.0% |
David Louis Hanson is unopposed.
Cities & towns
Council Member At Large (Bemidji)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Audrey M. Thayer | 2,699 | 52.4% |
| Ron Johnson | 2,422 | 47.0% |
| Write-In | 34 | 0.7% |
Audrey M. Thayer ahead in Beltrami County. Bemidji's page.
Council Member Ward 2 (Bemidji)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Peterson | 561 | 57.0% |
| Kate Egelhof | 422 | 42.8% |
| Write-In | 2 | 0.2% |
Josh Peterson ahead in Beltrami County. Bemidji's page.
Council Member Ward 4 (Bemidji)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Emelie Rivera | 570 | 53.8% |
| Misty Bray | 481 | 45.4% |
| Write-In | 8 | 0.8% |
Emelie Rivera ahead in Beltrami County. Bemidji's page.
Mayor (Blackduck)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Write-In | 41 | 100.0% |
Council Member (Blackduck) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Fredrickson | 179 | 96.8% |
| Write-In | 6 | 3.2% |
Ronald Fredrickson is unopposed. Blackduck's page.
Special Election for Council Member (Blackduck)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Rockensock | 180 | 98.9% |
| Write-In | 2 | 1.1% |
Stephanie Rockensock is unopposed. Blackduck's page.
Mayor (Funkley)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Emil Erickson | 8 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Emil Erickson is unopposed. Funkley's page.
Council Member Seat 1 (Funkley)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Theresa Mills | 8 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Theresa Mills is unopposed. Funkley's page.
Special Election for Council Member Seat 2 (Funkley)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Veo | 6 | 75.0% |
| Vera Hannah | 2 | 25.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Mike Veo ahead in Beltrami County. Funkley's page.
Council Member Seat 3 (Funkley)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Swanson | 8 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Mike Swanson is unopposed. Funkley's page.
Town Supervisor Seat A (Hines Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Joy | 280 | 99.6% |
| Write-In | 1 | 0.4% |
Jim Joy is unopposed. Hines Township's page.
Town Clerk (Hines Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Megan Grabow | 262 | 99.2% |
| Write-In | 2 | 0.8% |
Megan Grabow is unopposed. Hines Township's page.
Town Supervisor Seat B (Jones Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Sorensen | 94 | 95.9% |
| Write-In | 4 | 4.1% |
Brent Sorensen is unopposed. Jones Township's page.
Town Supervisor Seat C (Jones Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Roland Roth | 97 | 98.0% |
| Write-In | 2 | 2.0% |
Roland Roth is unopposed. Jones Township's page.
Town Treasurer (Jones Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Write-In | 6 | 100.0% |
Mayor (Kelliher)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Write-In | 84 | 100.0% |
Council Member (Kelliher) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Write-In | 131 | 100.0% |
Mayor (Solway)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Baird | 34 | 91.9% |
| Write-In | 3 | 8.1% |
Benjamin Baird is unopposed. Solway's page.
Special Election for Council Member Seat 2 (Solway)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Bitter | 37 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Isaiah Bitter is unopposed. Solway's page.
Council Member Seat 3 (Solway)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Susan Baird | 36 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Susan Baird is unopposed. Solway's page.
Special Election for City Clerk (Solway)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Susan Adkins | 33 | 97.1% |
| Write-In | 1 | 2.9% |
Susan Adkins is unopposed. Solway's page.
City Treasurer (Solway)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda Coulter | 35 | 97.2% |
| Write-In | 1 | 2.8% |
Amanda Coulter is unopposed. Solway's page.
Mayor (Tenstrike)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Write-In | 34 | 100.0% |
Council Member (Tenstrike) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Write-In | 41 | 100.0% |
Special Election for Council Member (Tenstrike)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Sandbo | 74 | 97.4% |
| Write-In | 2 | 2.6% |
Robert Sandbo is unopposed. Tenstrike's page.
City Clerk (Tenstrike)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Erica Lundberg | 74 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Erica Lundberg is unopposed. Tenstrike's page.
City Treasurer (Tenstrike)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Write-In | 15 | 100.0% |
Mayor (Turtle River)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kent McKercher | 46 | 92.0% |
| Write-In | 4 | 8.0% |
Kent McKercher is unopposed. Turtle River's page.
Council Member (Turtle River) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dave Carlson | 49 | 55.1% |
| Alan Vesely | 30 | 33.7% |
| Write-In | 10 | 11.2% |
Dave Carlson and Alan Vesely are unopposed. Turtle River's page.
Mayor (Wilton)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| William T Schroeder | 66 | 94.3% |
| Write-In | 4 | 5.7% |
William T Schroeder is unopposed. Wilton's page.
Council Member (Wilton)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Larson | 64 | 95.5% |
| Write-In | 3 | 4.5% |
Richard Larson is unopposed. Wilton's page.
City Treasurer (Wilton)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Andy Williams | 71 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Andy Williams is unopposed. Wilton's page.
Schools
School Board Member At Large (ISD #31, BEMIDJI) 3 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jenny Frenzel | 7,674 | 23.9% |
| Carol L. Johnson | 7,058 | 22.0% |
| Colleen Bakken | 6,465 | 20.1% |
| Robert P. Hagge | 5,411 | 16.9% |
| Dave Wall | 5,316 | 16.6% |
| Write-In | 187 | 0.6% |
Jenny Frenzel, Carol L. Johnson and Colleen Bakken ahead in Beltrami County. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Jenny Frenzel 8,672 (23.9%), Carol L. Johnson 7,831 (21.6%), Colleen Bakken 7,184 (19.8%).
School Board Member At Large (ISD #32, BLACKDUCK) 3 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Lien | 1,212 | 35.0% |
| Cynthia Nord | 1,125 | 32.5% |
| Tog Anderson | 1,045 | 30.2% |
| Write-In | 78 | 2.3% |
Jacob Lien, Cynthia Nord and Tog Anderson are unopposed. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Jacob Lien 1,216 (35.0%), Cynthia Nord 1,131 (32.6%), Tog Anderson 1,049 (30.2%).
School Board Member At Large (ISD #36, KELLIHER) 3 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Duresky | 309 | 23.7% |
| Chris Nistler | 267 | 20.4% |
| Devin Rennemo | 258 | 19.8% |
| Jacob Neft | 242 | 18.5% |
| Mary Thayer | 226 | 17.3% |
| Write-In | 4 | 0.3% |
Frank Duresky, Chris Nistler and Devin Rennemo ahead in Beltrami County. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Frank Duresky 314 (23.7%), Chris Nistler 271 (20.5%), Devin Rennemo 262 (19.8%).
School Board Member At Large (ISD #38, RED LAKE) 4 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sharon Kingbird | 1,042 | 19.9% |
| Dustin Thunder-Harris | 830 | 15.8% |
| Jennifer Schoenborn | 665 | 12.7% |
| Tina Stately | 622 | 11.9% |
| Vestanna Cook | 609 | 11.6% |
| Deanna Pemberton | 557 | 10.6% |
| Robert Pemberton Sr | 493 | 9.4% |
| Ryan Holthusen | 423 | 8.1% |
| Write-In | 5 | 0.1% |
Sharon Kingbird, Dustin Thunder-Harris, Jennifer Schoenborn and Tina Stately ahead in Beltrami County. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Sharon Kingbird 1,045 (19.9%), Dustin Thunder-Harris 830 (15.8%), Jennifer Schoenborn 665 (12.6%), Tina Stately 626 (11.9%).
School Board Member (ISD #115, CASS LAKE-BENA) 3 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Terri Finn | 20 | 28.2% |
| Jolyn Donnell | 17 | 23.9% |
| Margaret Fairbanks | 13 | 18.3% |
| Giniwgiizhig _ | 12 | 16.9% |
| Hannah Baird | 9 | 12.7% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Terri Finn, Jolyn Donnell and Margaret Fairbanks ahead in Beltrami County. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: Terri Finn 746 (23.5%), Jolyn Donnell 691 (21.8%), Margaret Fairbanks 661 (20.8%).
School Board Member (ISD #447, GRYGLA) 3 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| James Verbout | 133 | 33.1% |
| Andrew Oslund | 131 | 32.6% |
| Tera Nordby | 129 | 32.1% |
| Write-In | 9 | 2.2% |
James Verbout, Andrew Oslund and Tera Nordby are unopposed. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: Andrew Oslund 411 (34.0%), Tera Nordby 387 (32.0%), James Verbout 386 (31.9%).
Local measures
School District Question 1 (Isd #447, Grygla)
| Choice | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 88 | 52.7% |
| No | 79 | 47.3% |
Yes ahead with 52.7% in Beltrami County. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: Yes 256 (52.0%), No 236 (48.0%).
Judges
Judge - 9th District Court 1
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Matti Adam | 13,324 | 99.3% |
| Write-In | 96 | 0.7% |
Matti Adam is unopposed. The contest crosses into 16 other counties; across all of them: Matti Adam 105,146 (99.2%).
Judge - 9th District Court 2
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew R. Mallie | 9,604 | 64.4% |
| Henry C. Ambelang | 5,246 | 35.2% |
| Write-In | 55 | 0.4% |
Matthew R. Mallie ahead in Beltrami County. The contest crosses into 16 other counties; across all of them: Matthew R. Mallie 73,773 (62.4%), Henry C. Ambelang 44,022 (37.2%).
Judge - 9th District Court 4
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Charles D. Halverson | 13,271 | 99.3% |
| Write-In | 87 | 0.7% |
Charles D. Halverson is unopposed. The contest crosses into 16 other counties; across all of them: Charles D. Halverson 105,428 (99.3%).
Judge - 9th District Court 5
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Wimmer | 13,354 | 99.3% |
| Write-In | 89 | 0.7% |
Kimberly Wimmer is unopposed. The contest crosses into 16 other counties; across all of them: Kimberly Wimmer 105,312 (99.2%).
Judge - 9th District Court 12
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah L. McBroom | 13,337 | 99.4% |
| Write-In | 82 | 0.6% |
Sarah L. McBroom is unopposed. The contest crosses into 16 other counties; across all of them: Sarah L. McBroom 105,202 (99.2%).
Judge - 9th District Court 13
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel M. Hawley | 13,287 | 99.3% |
| Write-In | 87 | 0.7% |
Daniel M. Hawley is unopposed. The contest crosses into 16 other counties; across all of them: Daniel M. Hawley 105,018 (99.3%).
Judge - 9th District Court 14
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kathryn A. Lorsbach | 13,334 | 99.3% |
| Write-In | 90 | 0.7% |
Kathryn A. Lorsbach is unopposed. The contest crosses into 16 other counties; across all of them: Kathryn A. Lorsbach 104,977 (99.3%).
Judge - 9th District Court 15
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tamara L. Yon | 13,302 | 99.3% |
| Write-In | 92 | 0.7% |
Tamara L. Yon is unopposed. The contest crosses into 16 other counties; across all of them: Tamara L. Yon 105,844 (99.2%).
Judge - 9th District Court 19
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jana Austad | 13,438 | 99.3% |
| Write-In | 96 | 0.7% |
Jana Austad is unopposed. The contest crosses into 16 other counties; across all of them: Jana Austad 105,289 (99.2%).
Judge - 9th District Court 20
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Patrick Grover | 13,273 | 99.4% |
| Write-In | 85 | 0.6% |
Michael Patrick Grover is unopposed. The contest crosses into 16 other counties; across all of them: Michael Patrick Grover 104,991 (99.3%).
Judge - 9th District Court 21
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Patricia A. Aanes | 13,296 | 99.3% |
| Write-In | 87 | 0.7% |
Patricia A. Aanes is unopposed. The contest crosses into 16 other counties; across all of them: Patricia A. Aanes 105,007 (99.2%).
Judge - 9th District Court 22
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seamus P. Duffy | 13,268 | 99.4% |
| Write-In | 86 | 0.6% |
Seamus P. Duffy is unopposed. The contest crosses into 16 other counties; across all of them: Seamus P. Duffy 104,918 (99.2%).
Districts
Soil and Water Supervisor District 1
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ray Hendrickson | 15,220 | 99.5% |
| Write-In | 80 | 0.5% |
Ray Hendrickson is unopposed.
Soil and Water Supervisor District 2
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Stuntebeck | 15,114 | 99.5% |
| Write-In | 79 | 0.5% |
Cheryl Stuntebeck is unopposed.
Minnesota's official results, file posted Nov 13, 12:38 PM. Unofficial until certified.
Compared with 2024
| Race | Margin | 2024 president | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| MN Senate | R +1.1 | R +5.8 | D +4.7 |
| MN Governor | D +0.3 | R +5.8 | D +6.0 |
| MN-08 | D +0.9 | R +5.8 | D +6.6 |
Margins compare the Democrat and the Republican only. The 2024 column is the presidential margin in the same places as each race's votes here. Shift is this year's margin minus it, shown once at least 90% of the expected vote is counted. A dash means there's no 2024 figure for those exact places.
How Beltrami County has voted for president
| Year | Democrat | Share | Republican | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kamala Harris | 46.2% | Donald Trump | 51.9% | R +5.6 |
| 2020 | Joe Biden | 47.2% | Donald Trump | 50.4% | R +3.2 |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | 40.3% | Donald Trump | 50.0% | R +9.7 |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | 53.6% | Mitt Romney | 43.7% | D +9.9 |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | 54.1% | John McCain | 43.9% | D +10.2 |
| 2004 | John Kerry | 50.1% | George W. Bush | 48.4% | D +1.7 |
| 2000 | Al Gore | 42.4% | George W. Bush | 48.5% | R +6.1 |
Shares are of all presidential votes, and the margin is the Democrat's share minus the Republican's. Since 2000, the presidential margin here has moved D +0.4.
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Sources & scope
Votes for 2026 come from the count this site reads, by county. They're unofficial until Minnesota certifies them. Past presidential votes are from MEDSL and VEST, via Polling Forecast. Minnesota's own results, deadlines and offices are on the state page.