U.S. Senate
Michele Tafoya
51.4%1,009
Peggy Flanagan
45.6%895
Marisa Simonetti
2.1%42
Rebecca Whiting
0.8%16
Statewide: Peggy Flanagan wins. Called.
Mahnomen County, Minnesota
2026 election results. Lisa Demuth (R) got 51% of the vote for governor in Mahnomen County. The margin is 5.1 points more Democratic than the 2024 presidential vote here. Below are also 43 local contests from the state's own results.
2026 results in Mahnomen County
Governor
Lisa Demuth
50.7%997
Amy Klobuchar
47.1%925
Steven Young
2.2%43
Statewide: Amy Klobuchar wins. Called.
U.S. House: Minnesota 8th District
Pete Stauber
51.7%1,006
Trina Swanson
48.3%939
Whole district: Pete Stauber wins. Called.
The leader in Mahnomen 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, 10:09 PM.
43 local contests in Mahnomen County
County offices, city and town races, school boards, local measures, judges and districts on Mahnomen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| David Geray | 301 | 99.3% |
| Write-In | 2 | 0.7% |
David Geray is unopposed.
County Commissioner District 3
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Anderson | 174 | 57.4% |
| Larry Olson | 126 | 41.6% |
| Write-In | 3 | 1.0% |
Tyler Anderson ahead in Mahnomen County.
County Commissioner District 4
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Swiers | 211 | 58.1% |
| Tina Starkey | 152 | 41.9% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Joe Swiers ahead in Mahnomen County.
County Sheriff
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Guenther | 1,074 | 55.9% |
| Dustin Anderson | 846 | 44.0% |
| Write-In | 2 | 0.1% |
Josh Guenther ahead in Mahnomen County.
County Attorney
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Write-In | 121 | 100.0% |
Cities & towns
Mayor (Bejou)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vaughn Wibbels | 38 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Vaughn Wibbels is unopposed. Bejou's page.
Council Member At Large (Bejou) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy DeLong | 35 | 81.4% |
| Write-In | 8 | 18.6% |
Hardy DeLong is unopposed. Bejou's page.
Town Supervisor Seat B (Clover Township, Mahnomen County)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jerry D. Handyside | 29 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Jerry D. Handyside is unopposed. Clover Township, Mahnomen County's page.
Town Treasurer (Clover Township, Mahnomen County)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Wanda Goodwin | 30 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Wanda Goodwin is unopposed. Clover Township, Mahnomen County's page.
Town Supervisor Seat B (Gregory Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Schaumburg | 32 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Dean Schaumburg is unopposed. Gregory Township's page.
Town Clerk (Gregory Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Theresa McCollum | 31 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Theresa McCollum is unopposed. Gregory Township's page.
Town Supervisor Seat A (Little Elbow Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Todd J Turner | 101 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Todd J Turner is unopposed. Little Elbow Township's page.
Special Election for Town Supervisor Seat B (Little Elbow Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Athmann | 86 | 86.9% |
| Write-In | 13 | 13.1% |
Brad Athmann is unopposed. Little Elbow Township's page.
Mayor (Mahnomen)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Curtis Uran | 263 | 68.3% |
| Gary Klinkhammer | 117 | 30.4% |
| Write-In | 5 | 1.3% |
Curtis Uran ahead in Mahnomen County. Mahnomen's page.
Council Member At Large (Mahnomen) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jen McDougall | 285 | 55.9% |
| LuAnn Durant | 215 | 42.2% |
| Write-In | 10 | 2.0% |
Jen McDougall and LuAnn Durant are unopposed. Mahnomen's page.
Town Supervisor Seat C (Marsh Creek Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| David Van Den Einde | 55 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
David Van Den Einde is unopposed. Marsh Creek Township's page.
Town Treasurer (Marsh Creek Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Donna Radtke | 57 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Donna Radtke is unopposed. Marsh Creek Township's page.
Town Supervisor Seat B (Oakland Township, Mahnomen County)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Moore | 111 | 94.9% |
| Write-In | 6 | 5.1% |
Aaron Moore is unopposed. Oakland Township, Mahnomen County's page.
Town Clerk (Oakland Township, Mahnomen County)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Beth Simon | 117 | 99.2% |
| Write-In | 1 | 0.8% |
Mary Beth Simon is unopposed. Oakland Township, Mahnomen County's page.
Town Supervisor Seat A (Twin Lakes Township, Mahnomen County)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Write-In | 30 | 100.0% |
Town Supervisor Seat B (Twin Lakes Township, Mahnomen County)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Write-In | 32 | 100.0% |
Town Treasurer (Twin Lakes Township, Mahnomen County)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Amber Simon | 135 | 98.5% |
| Write-In | 2 | 1.5% |
Amber Simon is unopposed. Twin Lakes Township, Mahnomen County's page.
Mayor (Waubun)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jean Horack | 96 | 88.9% |
| Write-In | 12 | 11.1% |
Jean Horack is unopposed. Waubun's page.
Council Member At Large (Waubun) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tracy Lhotka | 113 | 85.0% |
| Write-In | 20 | 15.0% |
Tracy Lhotka is unopposed. Waubun's page.
Schools
School Board Member (ISD #432, MAHNOMEN) 3 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Bunker | 660 | 20.6% |
| Chris Otto | 521 | 16.2% |
| Ashley Neis | 507 | 15.8% |
| Cortney Pemberton | 440 | 13.7% |
| Lacy Armstrong | 312 | 9.7% |
| Morrisa Fanning | 296 | 9.2% |
| Andrew Hariluk | 291 | 9.1% |
| Dave Jurina | 172 | 5.4% |
| Write-In | 9 | 0.3% |
Michael Bunker, Chris Otto and Ashley Neis ahead in Mahnomen County. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Michael Bunker 677 (20.7%), Chris Otto 534 (16.3%), Ashley Neis 523 (16.0%).
School Board Member (ISD #435, WAUBUN-OGEMA-WHITE EARTH) 4 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jerome Lhotka | 374 | 33.2% |
| Vikki Bevins | 353 | 31.4% |
| Nickolas Eugene McArthur | 332 | 29.5% |
| Write-In | 66 | 5.9% |
Jerome Lhotka, Vikki Bevins and Nickolas Eugene McArthur are unopposed. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: Jerome Lhotka 869 (32.3%), Vikki Bevins 850 (31.6%), Nickolas Eugene McArthur 790 (29.4%).
Special Election for School Board Member (ISD #435, WAUBUN-OGEMA-WHITE EARTH)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Katie Olson | 381 | 97.2% |
| Write-In | 11 | 2.8% |
Katie Olson is unopposed. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: Katie Olson 929 (97.5%).
School Board Member (ISD #601, FOSSTON) 3 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Munter | 122 | 29.9% |
| Robert "Bo" Buehler | 104 | 25.5% |
| Jacob Vossler | 101 | 24.8% |
| Graham Morgan | 75 | 18.4% |
| Write-In | 6 | 1.5% |
Crystal Munter, Robert "Bo" Buehler and Jacob Vossler ahead in Mahnomen County. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Crystal Munter 980 (27.6%), Jacob Vossler 966 (27.2%), Robert "Bo" Buehler 951 (26.8%).
Local measures
School District Question 1 (Isd #601, Fosston)
| Choice | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| No | 93 | 54.1% |
| Yes | 79 | 45.9% |
No ahead with 54.1% in Mahnomen County. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Yes 767 (50.4%), No 755 (49.6%).
Judges
Judge - 9th District Court 1
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Matti Adam | 1,236 | 99.2% |
| Write-In | 10 | 0.8% |
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 | 861 | 61.1% |
| Henry C. Ambelang | 544 | 38.6% |
| Write-In | 5 | 0.4% |
Matthew R. Mallie ahead in Mahnomen 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 | 1,245 | 99.2% |
| Write-In | 10 | 0.8% |
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 | 1,239 | 99.0% |
| Write-In | 12 | 1.0% |
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 | 1,238 | 99.1% |
| Write-In | 11 | 0.9% |
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 | 1,229 | 99.0% |
| Write-In | 12 | 1.0% |
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 | 1,232 | 99.1% |
| Write-In | 11 | 0.9% |
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 | 1,250 | 98.7% |
| Write-In | 17 | 1.3% |
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 | 1,242 | 98.9% |
| Write-In | 14 | 1.1% |
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 | 1,236 | 99.0% |
| Write-In | 12 | 1.0% |
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 | 1,241 | 99.0% |
| Write-In | 13 | 1.0% |
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 | 1,266 | 99.1% |
| Write-In | 11 | 0.9% |
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 3
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Victor Eiynck | 1,579 | 99.1% |
| Write-In | 15 | 0.9% |
Victor Eiynck is unopposed.
Soil and Water Supervisor District 5
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jerry D. Handyside | 1,640 | 99.5% |
| Write-In | 8 | 0.5% |
Jerry D. Handyside 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 +6.0 | R +8.9 | D +2.9 |
| MN Governor | R +3.7 | R +8.9 | D +5.1 |
| MN-08 | R +3.4 | R +8.9 | D +5.4 |
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 Mahnomen County has voted for president
| Year | Democrat | Share | Republican | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kamala Harris | 44.7% | Donald Trump | 53.4% | R +8.7 |
| 2020 | Joe Biden | 48.2% | Donald Trump | 49.5% | R +1.3 |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | 44.5% | Donald Trump | 47.5% | R +2.9 |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | 58.5% | Mitt Romney | 39.9% | D +18.6 |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | 61.3% | John McCain | 36.0% | D +25.3 |
| 2004 | John Kerry | 53.4% | George W. Bush | 45.1% | D +8.3 |
| 2000 | Al Gore | 41.4% | George W. Bush | 50.4% | R +9.0 |
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 +0.3.
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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.