U.S. Senate
Michele Tafoya
64.0%1,962
Peggy Flanagan
32.7%1,004
Marisa Simonetti
1.8%54
Rebecca Whiting
1.5%46
Statewide: Peggy Flanagan wins. Called.
Grant County, Minnesota
2026 election results. Lisa Demuth (R) got 63% of the vote for governor in Grant County. The margin is 3.0 points more Democratic than the 2024 presidential vote here. Below are also 66 local contests from the state's own results.
2026 results in Grant County
Governor
Lisa Demuth
63.0%1,941
Amy Klobuchar
35.2%1,085
Steven Young
1.7%53
Statewide: Amy Klobuchar wins. Called.
U.S. House: Minnesota 7th District
Michelle Fischbach
61.0%1,868
Erik Osberg
39.0%1,194
Whole district: Michelle Fischbach wins. Called.
The leader in Grant 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 3, 11:22 PM.
66 local contests in Grant County
County offices, city and town races, school boards, local measures, judges and districts on Grant 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 2
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight Walvatne | 378 | 66.1% |
| Dawn L. Johansen | 194 | 33.9% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Dwight Walvatne ahead in Grant County.
County Commissioner District 4
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bill LaValley | 423 | 97.7% |
| Write-In | 10 | 2.3% |
Bill LaValley is unopposed.
County Auditor
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chad Van Santen | 2,674 | 99.2% |
| Write-In | 21 | 0.8% |
Chad Van Santen is unopposed.
County Treasurer
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie Kruize | 2,707 | 99.5% |
| Write-In | 14 | 0.5% |
Jamie Kruize is unopposed.
County Recorder
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| HollyJo Wevley | 2,743 | 99.6% |
| Write-In | 12 | 0.4% |
HollyJo Wevley is unopposed.
County Sheriff
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Vipond | 2,706 | 97.8% |
| Write-In | 61 | 2.2% |
Jennifer Vipond is unopposed.
County Attorney
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Justin R. Anderson | 2,628 | 99.0% |
| Write-In | 26 | 1.0% |
Justin R. Anderson is unopposed.
Cities & towns
Mayor (Ashby)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Ellingson | 164 | 90.6% |
| Write-In | 17 | 9.4% |
Scott Ellingson is unopposed. Ashby's page.
Council Member (Ashby) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Kari | 167 | 85.2% |
| Write-In | 29 | 14.8% |
Ryan Kari is unopposed. Ashby's page.
Mayor (Barrett)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Jenson | 116 | 82.3% |
| Write-In | 25 | 17.7% |
Michelle Jenson is unopposed. Barrett's page.
Council Member (Barrett) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Katie Hauglie | 114 | 40.0% |
| Aaron Ray | 90 | 31.6% |
| Kristi Brewers | 74 | 26.0% |
| Write-In | 7 | 2.5% |
Katie Hauglie and Aaron Ray ahead in Grant County. Barrett's page.
Council Member (Elbow Lake) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ron Norby | 280 | 36.4% |
| Julie F. Larson | 269 | 34.9% |
| Lyndsay Bruns | 208 | 27.0% |
| Write-In | 13 | 1.7% |
Ron Norby and Julie F. Larson ahead in Grant County. Elbow Lake's page.
Town Supervisor Seat C (Elbow Lake Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Mohagen | 77 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Matthew Mohagen is unopposed. Elbow Lake Township's page.
Town Treasurer (Elbow Lake Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Holly Fisk | 77 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Holly Fisk is unopposed. Elbow Lake Township's page.
Town Supervisor Seat A (Elk Lake Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Roger Quick | 182 | 98.4% |
| Write-In | 3 | 1.6% |
Roger Quick is unopposed. Elk Lake Township's page.
Town Supervisor Seat B (Elk Lake Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Anderson | 182 | 98.4% |
| Write-In | 3 | 1.6% |
Adam Anderson is unopposed. Elk Lake Township's page.
Town Treasurer (Elk Lake Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Judy K Boots | 185 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Judy K Boots is unopposed. Elk Lake Township's page.
Town Supervisor Seat A (Erdahl Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ron Hennen | 244 | 99.6% |
| Write-In | 1 | 0.4% |
Ron Hennen is unopposed. Erdahl Township's page.
Town Supervisor Seat B (Erdahl Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Nelson | 254 | 99.6% |
| Write-In | 1 | 0.4% |
Gary Nelson is unopposed. Erdahl Township's page.
Town Treasurer (Erdahl Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvia Olson | 247 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Sylvia Olson is unopposed. Erdahl Township's page.
Council Member (Herman) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tony Vipond | 133 | 41.3% |
| Thomas Blume | 126 | 39.1% |
| Daniel Ennen | 45 | 14.0% |
| James E. Davis | 17 | 5.3% |
| Write-In | 1 | 0.3% |
Tony Vipond and Thomas Blume ahead in Grant County. Herman's page.
Mayor (Hoffman)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Anderson | 240 | 97.6% |
| Write-In | 6 | 2.4% |
Scott Anderson is unopposed. Hoffman's page.
Council Member (Hoffman) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick McGrath | 223 | 55.5% |
| Michael McLaughlin | 172 | 42.8% |
| Write-In | 7 | 1.7% |
Patrick McGrath and Michael McLaughlin are unopposed. Hoffman's page.
Town Supervisor Seat A (Land Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Reuter | 113 | 99.1% |
| Write-In | 1 | 0.9% |
Mark Reuter is unopposed. Land Township's page.
Town Clerk (Land Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Wanda Saurer | 113 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Wanda Saurer is unopposed. Land Township's page.
Town Supervisor Seat C (Lawrence Township, Grant County)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Josiah Loeks | 36 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Josiah Loeks is unopposed. Lawrence Township, Grant County's page.
Town Clerk - Treasurer (Lawrence Township, Grant County)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Paige Olson | 37 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Paige Olson is unopposed. Lawrence Township, Grant County's page.
Town Supervisor Seat A (Lien Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Write-In | 24 | 100.0% |
Town Treasurer (Lien Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Patricia Schack | 69 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Patricia Schack is unopposed. Lien Township's page.
Mayor (Norcross)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hurlbut | 26 | 96.3% |
| Write-In | 1 | 3.7% |
Thomas Hurlbut is unopposed. Norcross's page.
Council Member (Norcross) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Reiss Sandler | 29 | 52.7% |
| Patrick Backman | 25 | 45.5% |
| Write-In | 1 | 1.8% |
Reiss Sandler and Patrick Backman are unopposed. Norcross's page.
Town Supervisor Seat B (North Ottawa Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Kjesbo | 25 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Dean Kjesbo is unopposed. North Ottawa Township's page.
Town Clerk - Treasurer (North Ottawa Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Melissa Anderson | 25 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Melissa Anderson is unopposed. North Ottawa Township's page.
Town Supervisor Seat B (Pelican Lake Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Risbrudt | 258 | 98.1% |
| Write-In | 5 | 1.9% |
Peter Risbrudt is unopposed. Pelican Lake Township's page.
Town Clerk (Pelican Lake Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Janice Ellingson | 262 | 98.1% |
| Write-In | 5 | 1.9% |
Janice Ellingson is unopposed. Pelican Lake Township's page.
Town Supervisor Seat A (Pomme De Terre Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Weinandt | 74 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Aaron Weinandt is unopposed. Pomme De Terre Township's page.
Town Supervisor Seat B (Pomme De Terre Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nathan Jennen | 78 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Nathan Jennen is unopposed. Pomme De Terre Township's page.
Town Treasurer (Pomme De Terre Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Allen | 77 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Matthew Allen is unopposed. Pomme De Terre Township's page.
Town Supervisor Seat A (Roseville Township, Grant County)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Prahl | 59 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Ronald Prahl is unopposed. Roseville Township, Grant County's page.
Town Supervisor Seat C (Roseville Township, Grant County)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Orlyn J. Buss | 57 | 95.0% |
| Write-In | 3 | 5.0% |
Orlyn J. Buss is unopposed. Roseville Township, Grant County's page.
Town Treasurer (Roseville Township, Grant County)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Miller | 59 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Ryan Miller is unopposed. Roseville Township, Grant County's page.
Town Supervisor Seat B (Sanford Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Larson | 75 | 94.9% |
| Write-In | 4 | 5.1% |
Brad Larson is unopposed. Sanford Township's page.
Town Supervisor Seat C (Sanford Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| John Olson | 81 | 98.8% |
| Write-In | 1 | 1.2% |
John Olson is unopposed. Sanford Township's page.
Town Treasurer (Sanford Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Karen Huebner | 83 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Karen Huebner is unopposed. Sanford Township's page.
Town Supervisor Seat A (Stony Brook Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Doug Melaas | 41 | 51.9% |
| Dan Gehrke | 38 | 48.1% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Doug Melaas ahead in Grant County. Stony Brook Township's page.
Town Supervisor Seat B (Stony Brook Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Vikesland | 76 | 98.7% |
| Write-In | 1 | 1.3% |
Todd Vikesland is unopposed. Stony Brook Township's page.
Town Treasurer (Stony Brook Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kendra Hinnenkamp-Brutlag | 77 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Kendra Hinnenkamp-Brutlag is unopposed. Stony Brook Township's page.
Mayor (Wendell)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanner Davison | 52 | 92.9% |
| Write-In | 4 | 7.1% |
Tanner Davison is unopposed. Wendell's page.
Council Member (Wendell)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Darla Johnson | 52 | 94.5% |
| Write-In | 3 | 5.5% |
Darla Johnson is unopposed. Wendell's page.
City Clerk (Wendell)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanya Bakken | 51 | 96.2% |
| Write-In | 2 | 3.8% |
Tanya Bakken is unopposed. Wendell's page.
Schools
School Board Member (ISD #261, ASHBY) 3 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Rylander | 364 | 34.8% |
| Aric Risbrudt | 348 | 33.3% |
| Suzanne Wing | 317 | 30.3% |
| Write-In | 16 | 1.5% |
Dallas Rylander, Aric Risbrudt and Suzanne Wing are unopposed. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Dallas Rylander 641 (34.4%), Aric Risbrudt 621 (33.4%), Suzanne Wing 569 (30.6%).
School Board Member (ISD #264, HERMAN-NORCROSS) 3 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dana Blume | 339 | 37.8% |
| Stephanie Allen | 286 | 31.8% |
| Clayton Anderson | 268 | 29.8% |
| Write-In | 5 | 0.6% |
Dana Blume, Stephanie Allen and Clayton Anderson are unopposed. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: Dana Blume 383 (37.6%), Stephanie Allen 318 (31.2%), Clayton Anderson 305 (29.9%).
School Board Member At Large (ISD #852, CAMPBELL-TINTAH) 3 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Shana Klindt | 0 | — |
| Michael Porter | 0 | — |
| Ben Loll | 0 | — |
| Write-In | 0 | — |
No votes in the state's file yet. The contest crosses into 3 other counties; across all of them: Ben Loll 209 (33.1%), Michael Porter 206 (32.6%), Shana Klindt 198 (31.4%).
School Board Member (ISD #2342, WEST CENTRAL AREA) 3 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Ulrich | 1,491 | 33.5% |
| Ryan Saurer | 1,424 | 32.0% |
| Chris Anderson | 1,145 | 25.7% |
| Write-In | 391 | 8.8% |
Joshua Ulrich, Ryan Saurer and Chris Anderson are unopposed. The contest crosses into 4 other counties; across all of them: Joshua Ulrich 1,773 (32.7%), Ryan Saurer 1,694 (31.2%), Chris Anderson 1,506 (27.7%).
School Board Member At Large (ISD #2908, BRANDON-EVANSVILLE) 3 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jana Anderson | 69 | 50.4% |
| Jaci Stepan | 61 | 44.5% |
| Write-In | 7 | 5.1% |
Jana Anderson and Jaci Stepan are unopposed. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: Jana Anderson 1,223 (42.6%), Jaci Stepan 1,170 (40.8%).
Local measures
School District Question 1 (Isd #264, Herman-Norcross)
| Choice | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 267 | 71.8% |
| No | 105 | 28.2% |
Yes ahead with 71.8% in Grant County. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: Yes 298 (70.0%), No 128 (30.0%).
School District Question 1 (Isd #852, Campbell-Tintah)
| Choice | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 0 | — |
| No | 0 | — |
No votes in the state's file yet. The contest crosses into 3 other counties; across all of them: No 197 (65.9%), Yes 102 (34.1%).
School District Question 2 (Isd #852, Campbell-Tintah)
| Choice | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 0 | — |
| No | 0 | — |
No votes in the state's file yet. The contest crosses into 3 other counties; across all of them: No 193 (65.2%), Yes 103 (34.8%).
School District Question 1 (Isd #2342, West Central Area)
| Choice | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 1,138 | 54.3% |
| No | 959 | 45.7% |
Yes ahead with 54.3% in Grant County. The contest crosses into 4 other counties; across all of them: No 1,367 (51.5%), Yes 1,287 (48.5%).
Judges
Judge - 8th District Court 2
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Stephanie L. Beckman | 2,270 | 99.6% |
| Write-In | 8 | 0.4% |
Stephanie L. Beckman is unopposed. The contest crosses into 12 other counties; across all of them: Stephanie L. Beckman 56,401 (99.4%).
Judge - 8th District Court 4
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Melissa Listug | 2,272 | 99.6% |
| Write-In | 9 | 0.4% |
Melissa Listug is unopposed. The contest crosses into 12 other counties; across all of them: Melissa Listug 56,208 (99.4%).
Judge - 8th District Court 7
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Laurence J. Stratton | 2,265 | 99.7% |
| Write-In | 6 | 0.3% |
Laurence J. Stratton is unopposed. The contest crosses into 12 other counties; across all of them: Laurence J. Stratton 56,242 (99.5%).
Judge - 8th District Court 10
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Charles Pieh | 2,266 | 99.5% |
| Write-In | 12 | 0.5% |
Benjamin Charles Pieh is unopposed. The contest crosses into 12 other counties; across all of them: Benjamin Charles Pieh 56,151 (99.4%).
Judge - 8th District Court 11
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Allison T. Whalen | 2,253 | 99.7% |
| Write-In | 7 | 0.3% |
Allison T. Whalen is unopposed. The contest crosses into 12 other counties; across all of them: Allison T. Whalen 56,150 (99.4%).
Districts
Soil and Water Supervisor District 3
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan Simon | 2,621 | 99.5% |
| Write-In | 12 | 0.5% |
Bryan Simon is unopposed.
Soil and Water Supervisor District 5
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Randy C. Larson | 2,681 | 99.9% |
| Write-In | 4 | 0.1% |
Randy C. Larson 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 +32.3 | R +31.2 | R +1.1 |
| MN Governor | R +28.3 | R +31.2 | D +3.0 |
| MN-07 | R +22.0 | R +31.2 | D +9.2 |
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 Grant County has voted for president
| Year | Democrat | Share | Republican | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kamala Harris | 33.5% | Donald Trump | 64.0% | R +30.5 |
| 2020 | Joe Biden | 35.6% | Donald Trump | 62.1% | R +26.5 |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | 31.8% | Donald Trump | 59.4% | R +27.6 |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | 47.2% | Mitt Romney | 50.1% | R +2.9 |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | 51.3% | John McCain | 45.7% | D +5.7 |
| 2004 | John Kerry | 48.6% | George W. Bush | 49.6% | R +1.0 |
| 2000 | Al Gore | 41.6% | George W. Bush | 49.8% | R +8.2 |
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 R +22.3.
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