U.S. Senate
Michele Tafoya
61.1%3,336
Peggy Flanagan
36.1%1,970
Marisa Simonetti
1.5%82
Rebecca Whiting
1.3%70
Statewide: Peggy Flanagan wins. Called.
Pennington County, Minnesota
2026 election results. Lisa Demuth (R) got 61% of the vote for governor in Pennington County. The margin is 8.5 points more Democratic than the 2024 presidential vote here. Below are also 44 local contests from the state's own results.
2026 results in Pennington County
Governor
Lisa Demuth
60.7%3,314
Amy Klobuchar
37.4%2,044
Steven Young
1.9%105
Statewide: Amy Klobuchar wins. Called.
U.S. House: Minnesota 7th District
Michelle Fischbach
61.0%3,325
Erik Osberg
39.0%2,126
Whole district: Michelle Fischbach wins. Called.
The leader in Pennington 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, 10:40 PM.
44 local contests in Pennington County
County offices, city and town races, school boards, judges and districts on Pennington 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 3
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Neil Peterson | 616 | 58.7% |
| Joshua Iverson | 430 | 41.0% |
| Write-In | 3 | 0.3% |
Neil Peterson ahead in Pennington County.
County Commissioner District 4
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Roy Sourdif | 758 | 98.7% |
| Write-In | 10 | 1.3% |
Roy Sourdif is unopposed.
County Sheriff
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seth Vettleson | 4,920 | 99.2% |
| Write-In | 40 | 0.8% |
Seth Vettleson is unopposed.
County Attorney
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nathan Haase | 4,749 | 99.4% |
| Write-In | 30 | 0.6% |
Nathan Haase is unopposed.
Cities & towns
Town Supervisor Seat C (Black River Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Mosbeck | 27 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Paul Mosbeck is unopposed. Black River Township's page.
Town Clerk (Black River Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Marley K. Mosbeck | 27 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Marley K. Mosbeck is unopposed. Black River Township's page.
Town Supervisor Seat A (Bray Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Write-In | 12 | 100.0% |
Town Clerk (Bray Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| David Erickson | 31 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
David Erickson is unopposed. Bray Township's page.
Mayor (Goodridge)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Sargent | 18 | 66.7% |
| James Reiman | 7 | 25.9% |
| Write-In | 2 | 7.4% |
Jennifer Sargent ahead in Pennington County. Goodridge's page.
Council Member (Goodridge) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Faye Wold | 24 | 52.2% |
| Morgan Fisher | 18 | 39.1% |
| Write-In | 4 | 8.7% |
Faye Wold and Morgan Fisher are unopposed. Goodridge's page.
Town Supervisor Seat A (Hickory Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gene Arveson | 48 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Gene Arveson is unopposed. Hickory Township's page.
Town Supervisor Seat B (Hickory Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gregory Wilbur Melin | 44 | 97.8% |
| Write-In | 1 | 2.2% |
Gregory Wilbur Melin is unopposed. Hickory Township's page.
Town Treasurer (Hickory Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy Lundeen | 45 | 95.7% |
| Write-In | 2 | 4.3% |
Timothy Lundeen is unopposed. Hickory Township's page.
Town Supervisor Seat A (Numedal Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Philip Nelson | 36 | 90.0% |
| Write-In | 4 | 10.0% |
Philip Nelson is unopposed. Numedal Township's page.
Town Treasurer (Numedal Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda Hermreck | 43 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Amanda Hermreck is unopposed. Numedal Township's page.
Town Supervisor Seat A (Polk Centre Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Mosbeck | 29 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Peter Mosbeck is unopposed. Polk Centre Township's page.
Town Clerk (Polk Centre Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Deb Cota | 30 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Deb Cota is unopposed. Polk Centre Township's page.
Town Supervisor Seat A (River Falls Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Holen | 90 | 98.9% |
| Write-In | 1 | 1.1% |
Tyler Holen is unopposed. River Falls Township's page.
Town Clerk (River Falls Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jill Jonson | 90 | 98.9% |
| Write-In | 1 | 1.1% |
Jill Jonson is unopposed. River Falls Township's page.
Mayor (St. Hilaire)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Wiggs | 55 | 82.1% |
| Write-In | 12 | 17.9% |
Kenneth Wiggs is unopposed. St. Hilaire's page.
Council Member (St. Hilaire) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Steenerson | 60 | 50.0% |
| Karen J Young | 53 | 44.2% |
| Write-In | 7 | 5.8% |
Brian Steenerson and Karen J Young are unopposed. St. Hilaire's page.
Mayor (Thief River Falls)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Lorenson | 2,360 | 92.8% |
| Write-In | 183 | 7.2% |
Mike Lorenson is unopposed. Thief River Falls's page.
Council Member At Large (Thief River Falls)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Narverud | 1,093 | 39.7% |
| Doug Bergman | 997 | 36.3% |
| Jamie Rowe | 630 | 22.9% |
| Write-In | 30 | 1.1% |
Steven Narverud ahead in Pennington County. Thief River Falls's page.
Council Member Ward 1 (Thief River Falls)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Megan Arlt | 354 | 91.9% |
| Write-In | 31 | 8.1% |
Megan Arlt is unopposed. Thief River Falls's page.
Council Member Ward 3 (Thief River Falls)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Langness | 507 | 97.9% |
| Write-In | 11 | 2.1% |
Kelly Langness is unopposed. Thief River Falls's page.
Council Member Ward 5 (Thief River Falls)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| J. Scott Pream | 633 | 98.1% |
| Write-In | 12 | 1.9% |
J. Scott Pream is unopposed. Thief River Falls's page.
Schools
School Board Member (ISD #561, GOODRIDGE) 3 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| David R Lovly | 265 | 33.8% |
| Neil T Jensen | 257 | 32.7% |
| Joseph Rubischko | 237 | 30.2% |
| Write-In | 26 | 3.3% |
David R Lovly, Neil T Jensen and Joseph Rubischko are unopposed. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: David R Lovly 322 (34.0%), Neil T Jensen 309 (32.6%), Joseph Rubischko 287 (30.3%).
School Board Member (ISD #564, THIEF RIVER FALLS) 4 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Spears | 3,506 | 25.1% |
| Michelle Westerman | 3,492 | 25.0% |
| Ryan Walseth | 3,486 | 25.0% |
| Misty Hempel | 3,351 | 24.0% |
| Write-In | 112 | 0.8% |
Mike Spears, Michelle Westerman, Ryan Walseth and Misty Hempel are unopposed. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: Mike Spears 3,689 (25.2%), Michelle Westerman 3,661 (25.0%), Ryan Walseth 3,659 (25.0%), Misty Hempel 3,516 (24.0%).
School Board Member (ISD #630, RED LAKE FALLS) 4 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Andy Knott | 1 | 50.0% |
| Josiah Hoefer | 1 | 50.0% |
| Nichole Beauchane | 0 | 0.0% |
| Chris Swendra | 0 | 0.0% |
| Jesse Adelman | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hannah Seeger | 0 | 0.0% |
| Aaron Derosier | 0 | 0.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Andy Knott and Josiah Hoefer ahead in Pennington County. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: Josiah Hoefer 705 (19.3%), Andy Knott 662 (18.1%), Hannah Seeger 629 (17.2%), Nichole Beauchane 535 (14.6%).
School Board Member (ISD #2906, RED LAKE COUNTY CENTRAL) 3 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pam Paradis | 75 | 40.8% |
| Sylvia Majeres | 72 | 39.1% |
| Write-In | 37 | 20.1% |
Pam Paradis and Sylvia Majeres are unopposed. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: Pam Paradis 654 (38.9%), Sylvia Majeres 645 (38.4%).
Judges
Judge - 9th District Court 1
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Matti Adam | 4,057 | 99.3% |
| Write-In | 28 | 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 | 2,717 | 62.8% |
| Henry C. Ambelang | 1,592 | 36.8% |
| Write-In | 15 | 0.3% |
Matthew R. Mallie ahead in Pennington 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 | 4,058 | 99.3% |
| Write-In | 29 | 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 | 4,051 | 99.2% |
| Write-In | 33 | 0.8% |
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 | 4,045 | 99.3% |
| Write-In | 29 | 0.7% |
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 | 4,056 | 99.2% |
| Write-In | 31 | 0.8% |
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 | 4,040 | 99.3% |
| Write-In | 28 | 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 | 4,130 | 98.5% |
| Write-In | 64 | 1.5% |
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 | 4,064 | 99.3% |
| Write-In | 29 | 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 | 4,058 | 99.3% |
| Write-In | 30 | 0.7% |
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 | 4,036 | 99.3% |
| Write-In | 30 | 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 | 4,116 | 98.6% |
| Write-In | 57 | 1.4% |
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 2
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ricky A Peterson | 4,676 | 99.6% |
| Write-In | 20 | 0.4% |
Ricky A Peterson is unopposed.
Soil and Water Supervisor District 3
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin F. Wilde | 2,486 | 52.7% |
| Kaleb Torgerson | 2,209 | 46.8% |
| Write-In | 22 | 0.5% |
Kevin F. Wilde ahead in Pennington County.
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 +25.7 | R +32.2 | D +6.5 |
| MN Governor | R +23.7 | R +32.2 | D +8.5 |
| MN-07 | R +22.0 | R +32.2 | D +10.2 |
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 Pennington County has voted for president
| Year | Democrat | Share | Republican | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kamala Harris | 33.0% | Donald Trump | 64.4% | R +31.4 |
| 2020 | Joe Biden | 35.3% | Donald Trump | 62.3% | R +27.0 |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | 32.0% | Donald Trump | 59.6% | R +27.6 |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | 46.4% | Mitt Romney | 50.7% | R +4.3 |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | 49.8% | John McCain | 47.6% | D +2.1 |
| 2004 | John Kerry | 44.4% | George W. Bush | 53.7% | R +9.3 |
| 2000 | Al Gore | 38.9% | George W. Bush | 53.5% | R +14.6 |
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 +16.8.
Other counties in Minnesota
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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.