U.S. Senate
Michele Tafoya
58.6%43,724
Peggy Flanagan
38.8%28,946
Marisa Simonetti
1.5%1,090
Rebecca Whiting
1.2%862
Statewide: Peggy Flanagan wins. Called.
Stearns County, Minnesota
2026 election results. Lisa Demuth (R) got 59% of the vote for governor in Stearns County. The margin is 8.2 points more Democratic than the 2024 presidential vote here. Stearns County is split between 2 U.S. House districts. Below are also 131 local contests from the state's own results.
2026 results in Stearns County
Governor
Lisa Demuth
58.7%43,818
Amy Klobuchar
39.9%29,784
Steven Young
1.5%1,091
Statewide: Amy Klobuchar wins. Called.
U.S. House: Minnesota 6th District
Doug Chapin
51.4%23,852
Tom Emmer
48.6%22,523
Only part of Stearns County is in this district; these are that part's votes. Whole district: Tom Emmer wins. Called.
U.S. House: Minnesota 7th District
Michelle Fischbach
75.1%21,038
Erik Osberg
24.9%6,989
Only part of Stearns County is in this district; these are that part's votes. Whole district: Michelle Fischbach wins. Called.
The leader in Stearns 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, 10:59 PM.
131 local contests in Stearns County
County offices, city and town races, school boards, local measures, judges and districts on Stearns 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tarryl L. Clark | 8,318 | 98.8% |
| Write-In | 104 | 1.2% |
Tarryl L. Clark is unopposed.
County Commissioner District 3
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Bertram | 13,864 | 98.6% |
| Write-In | 200 | 1.4% |
Jeff Bertram is unopposed.
County Commissioner District 4
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Johnson | 8,395 | 99.0% |
| Write-In | 89 | 1.0% |
Bob Johnson is unopposed.
County Auditor/Treasurer
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Randy R Schreifels | 55,558 | 99.4% |
| Write-In | 325 | 0.6% |
Randy R Schreifels is unopposed.
County Sheriff
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Soyka | 54,945 | 99.3% |
| Write-In | 396 | 0.7% |
Steve Soyka is unopposed.
County Attorney
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Janelle Kendall | 53,654 | 99.0% |
| Write-In | 520 | 1.0% |
Janelle Kendall is unopposed.
Cities & towns
Mayor (Albany)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Charlene Ohmann | 994 | 97.8% |
| Write-In | 22 | 2.2% |
Charlene Ohmann is unopposed. Albany's page.
Council Member (Albany) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Winter | 807 | 52.3% |
| Jason Selix | 718 | 46.5% |
| Write-In | 18 | 1.2% |
Bruce Winter and Jason Selix are unopposed. Albany's page.
Mayor (Avon)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Manthe | 764 | 96.3% |
| Write-In | 29 | 3.7% |
Jeffrey Manthe is unopposed. Avon's page.
Council Member (Avon) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chad Ramler | 573 | 42.7% |
| Lisa Miller-Pelkey | 556 | 41.4% |
| Write-In | 213 | 15.9% |
Chad Ramler and Lisa Miller-Pelkey are unopposed. Avon's page.
Mayor (Belgrade)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Leah Fernelius | 128 | 52.2% |
| Betty Braegelman | 109 | 44.5% |
| Write-In | 8 | 3.3% |
Leah Fernelius ahead in Stearns County. Belgrade's page.
Council Member (Belgrade) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tia Grundseth | 220 | 88.7% |
| Write-In | 28 | 11.3% |
Tia Grundseth is unopposed. Belgrade's page.
Mayor (Brooten)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Vogel | 223 | 96.1% |
| Write-In | 9 | 3.9% |
Scott Vogel is unopposed. Brooten's page. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Scott Vogel 223 (96.1%).
Council Member (Brooten) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Hanson | 198 | 46.9% |
| Taylor Reetz | 135 | 32.0% |
| Bob Gregory | 86 | 20.4% |
| Write-In | 3 | 0.7% |
Heather Hanson and Taylor Reetz ahead in Stearns County. Brooten's page. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Heather Hanson 198 (46.9%), Taylor Reetz 135 (32.0%).
Special Election for Council Member (Brooten)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Feldman | 185 | 78.4% |
| Jason A Bill | 50 | 21.2% |
| Write-In | 1 | 0.4% |
Thomas Feldman ahead in Stearns County. Brooten's page. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Thomas Feldman 185 (78.4%), Jason A Bill 50 (21.2%).
Mayor (Clearwater)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Preston | 0 | — |
| Kris Crandall | 0 | — |
| Write-In | 0 | — |
No votes in the state's file yet. Clearwater's page. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Kris Crandall 463 (61.5%), Robert Preston 280 (37.2%).
Council Member (Clearwater) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nancy Ann Senn | 0 | — |
| James Schwinghammer | 0 | — |
| Heidi Eckerman | 0 | — |
| Write-In | 0 | — |
No votes in the state's file yet. Clearwater's page. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Heidi Eckerman 448 (39.0%), James Schwinghammer 414 (36.1%).
Mayor (Cold Spring)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Hennen | 1,778 | 98.7% |
| Write-In | 23 | 1.3% |
Ryan Hennen is unopposed. Cold Spring's page.
Council Member (Cold Spring) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| David A. Terres | 1,142 | 37.6% |
| Eric Skanson | 1,052 | 34.6% |
| Richard Toren, Jr. | 824 | 27.1% |
| Write-In | 21 | 0.7% |
David A. Terres and Eric Skanson ahead in Stearns County. Cold Spring's page.
Town Supervisor Seat 1 (Crow Lake Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Anderson | 140 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Isaac Anderson is unopposed. Crow Lake Township's page.
Town Supervisor Seat 2 (Crow Lake Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mathew Dingmann | 142 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Mathew Dingmann is unopposed. Crow Lake Township's page.
Town Treasurer (Crow Lake Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Write-In | 12 | 100.0% |
Town Supervisor Seat A (Crow River Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Charles E Ampe | 102 | 93.6% |
| Write-In | 7 | 6.4% |
Charles E Ampe is unopposed. Crow River Township's page.
Town Supervisor Seat B (Crow River Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kurt Lensing | 62 | 51.2% |
| Jeni Theis | 44 | 36.4% |
| Roger Gruber | 14 | 11.6% |
| Write-In | 1 | 0.8% |
Kurt Lensing ahead in Stearns County. Crow River Township's page.
Town Treasurer (Crow River Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Roelike | 112 | 98.2% |
| Write-In | 2 | 1.8% |
Jeff Roelike is unopposed. Crow River Township's page.
Mayor (Eden Valley)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Bengtson | 80 | 43.5% |
| Anne Fischhaber | 66 | 35.9% |
| Cory Schultz | 37 | 20.1% |
| Write-In | 1 | 0.5% |
Brent Bengtson ahead in Stearns County. Eden Valley's page. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Brent Bengtson 158 (40.0%), Anne Fischhaber 133 (33.7%).
Council Member (Eden Valley) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal A. Pastien | 129 | 69.7% |
| Write-In | 56 | 30.3% |
Crystal A. Pastien is unopposed. Eden Valley's page. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Crystal A. Pastien 281 (71.7%).
Mayor (Elrosa)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Peter | 81 | 96.4% |
| Write-In | 3 | 3.6% |
Jeff Peter is unopposed. Elrosa's page.
Council Member (Elrosa) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| James N. Derichs | 69 | 48.6% |
| Marilla Borgerding | 69 | 48.6% |
| Write-In | 4 | 2.8% |
James N. Derichs and Marilla Borgerding are unopposed. Elrosa's page.
Mayor (Freeport)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Eveslage | 208 | 57.6% |
| Rodney Atkinson | 145 | 40.2% |
| Write-In | 8 | 2.2% |
Michael Eveslage ahead in Stearns County. Freeport's page.
Council Member (Freeport) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Blake | 208 | 31.6% |
| Steven Hennen | 178 | 27.0% |
| Craig "Timpy" Timp | 166 | 25.2% |
| Steve Lieser | 103 | 15.6% |
| Write-In | 4 | 0.6% |
Sarah Blake and Steven Hennen ahead in Stearns County. Freeport's page.
Town Supervisor Seat A (Getty Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ken Vogt | 133 | 97.1% |
| Write-In | 4 | 2.9% |
Ken Vogt is unopposed. Getty Township's page.
Town Clerk (Getty Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Shannon Groetsch | 134 | 98.5% |
| Write-In | 2 | 1.5% |
Shannon Groetsch is unopposed. Getty Township's page.
Mayor (Greenwald)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Heinze | 88 | 94.6% |
| Write-In | 5 | 5.4% |
Peter Heinze is unopposed. Greenwald's page.
Council Member (Greenwald)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Write-In | 27 | 100.0% |
City Clerk (Greenwald)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Stueve | 93 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Amy Stueve is unopposed. Greenwald's page.
City Treasurer (Greenwald)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Schwieters | 88 | 98.9% |
| Write-In | 1 | 1.1% |
Joseph Schwieters is unopposed. Greenwald's page.
Mayor (Holdingford)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Travis Harlander | 308 | 98.1% |
| Write-In | 6 | 1.9% |
Travis Harlander is unopposed. Holdingford's page.
Council Member (Holdingford) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Julia Jones | 199 | 35.6% |
| Eric Berscheid | 191 | 34.2% |
| Karla Kalla | 167 | 29.9% |
| Write-In | 2 | 0.4% |
Julia Jones and Eric Berscheid ahead in Stearns County. Holdingford's page.
Council Member (Kimball) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Christensen | 207 | 37.4% |
| Cynthia Stelten | 195 | 35.3% |
| Eric Loewen | 146 | 26.4% |
| Write-In | 5 | 0.9% |
Kyle Christensen and Cynthia Stelten ahead in Stearns County. Kimball's page.
Town Supervisor Seat A (Lake George Township, Stearns County)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Write-In | 36 | 100.0% |
Town Supervisor Seat B (Lake George Township, Stearns County)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Write-In | 33 | 100.0% |
Town Treasurer (Lake George Township, Stearns County)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Write-In | 26 | 100.0% |
Council Member (Lake Henry) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Write-In | 36 | 100.0% |
Special Election for Town Supervisor Seat B (Le Sauk Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Write-In | 78 | 100.0% |
Town Supervisor Seat C (Le Sauk Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff S Westerlund | 604 | 96.3% |
| Write-In | 23 | 3.7% |
Jeff S Westerlund is unopposed. Le Sauk Township's page.
Council Member (Meire Grove) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cory Schneider | 46 | 42.6% |
| Michael G. Wehlage | 42 | 38.9% |
| Kurt Meyer | 19 | 17.6% |
| Write-In | 1 | 0.9% |
Cory Schneider and Michael G. Wehlage ahead in Stearns County. Meire Grove's page.
Mayor (Melrose)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Finken | 1,183 | 97.9% |
| Write-In | 25 | 2.1% |
Joe Finken is unopposed. Melrose's page.
Council Member (Melrose) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Travis Frieler | 783 | 35.5% |
| Holly Berscheit | 693 | 31.5% |
| Jade Massmann | 412 | 18.7% |
| Sarah Dyrseth | 308 | 14.0% |
| Write-In | 7 | 0.3% |
Travis Frieler and Holly Berscheit ahead in Stearns County. Melrose's page.
Town Supervisor Seat B (Millwood Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nathan Arnzen | 508 | 99.4% |
| Write-In | 3 | 0.6% |
Nathan Arnzen is unopposed. Millwood Township's page.
Town Supervisor Seat C (Millwood Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Wiechmann | 509 | 99.8% |
| Write-In | 1 | 0.2% |
Joe Wiechmann is unopposed. Millwood Township's page.
Town Treasurer (Millwood Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brad B. Herkenhoff | 509 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Brad B. Herkenhoff is unopposed. Millwood Township's page.
Mayor (New Munich)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Write-In | 54 | 100.0% |
Council Member (New Munich) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Becky Schwieters | 78 | 37.1% |
| Eric Blonigan | 75 | 35.7% |
| Samantha Workman | 21 | 10.0% |
| Elliot Barg | 15 | 7.1% |
| Write-In | 21 | 10.0% |
Becky Schwieters and Eric Blonigan ahead in Stearns County. New Munich's page.
Town Supervisor Seat A (North Fork Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jerry Jennissen | 91 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Jerry Jennissen is unopposed. North Fork Township's page.
Town Clerk (North Fork Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Troy Walz | 88 | 96.7% |
| Write-In | 3 | 3.3% |
Troy Walz is unopposed. North Fork Township's page.
Mayor (Paynesville)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jean Soine | 942 | 94.2% |
| Write-In | 58 | 5.8% |
Jean Soine is unopposed. Paynesville's page.
Council Member (Paynesville) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Thielen | 563 | 29.2% |
| Neil Io Herzberg | 550 | 28.5% |
| Jennifer Anderson | 427 | 22.1% |
| Brandon Wester | 193 | 10.0% |
| Bradley L. Spear | 181 | 9.4% |
| Write-In | 15 | 0.8% |
Paul Thielen and Neil Io Herzberg ahead in Stearns County. Paynesville's page.
Town Supervisor Seat B (Paynesville Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gregory Friederichs | 469 | 55.3% |
| Zsuzsa Bayer | 378 | 44.6% |
| Write-In | 1 | 0.1% |
Gregory Friederichs ahead in Stearns County. Paynesville Township's page.
Town Supervisor Seat C (Paynesville Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Dingmann | 368 | 43.0% |
| Todd Duane Lokken | 245 | 28.7% |
| Michael Jensen | 240 | 28.1% |
| Write-In | 2 | 0.2% |
Mark Dingmann ahead in Stearns County. Paynesville Township's page.
Town Treasurer (Paynesville Township)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Laura Lindeman | 748 | 99.7% |
| Write-In | 2 | 0.3% |
Laura Lindeman is unopposed. Paynesville Township's page.
Mayor (Richmond)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fred L. Holthaus | 458 | 60.2% |
| James Harold Hemmesch | 298 | 39.2% |
| Write-In | 5 | 0.7% |
Fred L. Holthaus ahead in Stearns County. Richmond's page.
Council Member (Richmond) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy Paczkowski | 394 | 36.3% |
| Patrick Evens | 368 | 33.9% |
| Write-In | 324 | 29.8% |
Timothy Paczkowski and Patrick Evens are unopposed. Richmond's page.
Council Member (Rockville) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Julie A. Heying | 734 | 33.1% |
| Thomas Eich | 681 | 30.7% |
| Brian Herberg | 408 | 18.4% |
| Brian Stanger | 384 | 17.3% |
| Write-In | 12 | 0.5% |
Julie A. Heying and Thomas Eich ahead in Stearns County. Rockville's page.
Mayor (Roscoe)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Write-In | 20 | 100.0% |
Council Member (Roscoe) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Write-In | 36 | 100.0% |
Mayor (St. Anthony, Stearns County)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jesse Brinker | 29 | 70.7% |
| Robert R. Cremers | 11 | 26.8% |
| Write-In | 1 | 2.4% |
Jesse Brinker ahead in Stearns County. St. Anthony, Stearns County's page.
Council Member (St. Anthony, Stearns County) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Thull | 36 | 52.2% |
| Keith Goebel | 29 | 42.0% |
| Write-In | 4 | 5.8% |
Dean Thull and Keith Goebel are unopposed. St. Anthony, Stearns County's page.
Mayor (St. Augusta)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey J Schmitz | 1,591 | 97.4% |
| Write-In | 42 | 2.6% |
Jeffrey J Schmitz is unopposed. St. Augusta's page.
Council Member (St. Augusta) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Reinert | 1,354 | 53.3% |
| Justin Backes | 1,158 | 45.6% |
| Write-In | 30 | 1.2% |
Paul Reinert and Justin Backes are unopposed. St. Augusta's page.
Special Election for Council Member Ward 1 (St. Cloud)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Charlie Hobbs | 2,376 | 62.8% |
| Dave Masters | 1,368 | 36.2% |
| Write-In | 37 | 1.0% |
Charlie Hobbs ahead in Stearns County. St. Cloud's page.
Special Election for Council Member Ward 2 (St. Cloud)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Karen A. Larson | 929 | 97.6% |
| Write-In | 23 | 2.4% |
Karen A. Larson is unopposed. St. Cloud's page. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: Karen A. Larson 3,915 (98.0%).
Special Election for Council Member Ward 3 (St. Cloud)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Luke Christian | 4,638 | 62.2% |
| Hudda Ibrahim | 2,805 | 37.6% |
| Write-In | 10 | 0.1% |
Luke Christian ahead in Stearns County. St. Cloud's page.
Special Election for Council Member Ward 4 (St. Cloud)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Baratta | 3,533 | 53.7% |
| Craig Heurung | 3,005 | 45.7% |
| Write-In | 39 | 0.6% |
Joe Baratta ahead in Stearns County. St. Cloud's page.
Mayor (St. Joseph)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Scepaniak | 2,399 | 97.9% |
| Write-In | 52 | 2.1% |
Adam Scepaniak is unopposed. St. Joseph's page.
Council Member (St. Joseph) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jon Hazen | 1,513 | 36.4% |
| Andrew Mooney | 1,425 | 34.3% |
| Tayla DeMarce | 1,192 | 28.7% |
| Write-In | 25 | 0.6% |
Jon Hazen and Andrew Mooney ahead in Stearns County. St. Joseph's page.
Mayor (St. Martin)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas G. Gray II | 148 | 98.0% |
| Write-In | 3 | 2.0% |
Thomas G. Gray II is unopposed. St. Martin's page.
Council Member (St. Martin) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Thelen | 127 | 51.4% |
| Aaron Rosen | 114 | 46.2% |
| Write-In | 6 | 2.4% |
Jacob Thelen and Aaron Rosen are unopposed. St. Martin's page.
Mayor (St. Rosa)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| John Arnzen | 29 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
John Arnzen is unopposed. St. Rosa's page.
Council Member (St. Rosa) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Keven Sunderman | 28 | 53.8% |
| Michael Arnzen | 24 | 46.2% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Keven Sunderman and Michael Arnzen are unopposed. St. Rosa's page.
City Treasurer (St. Rosa)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Sunderman | 29 | 100.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Bonnie Sunderman is unopposed. St. Rosa's page.
Council Member (St. Stephen) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gene Skat | 318 | 50.6% |
| Danita Traut | 297 | 47.2% |
| Write-In | 14 | 2.2% |
Gene Skat and Danita Traut are unopposed. St. Stephen's page.
Mayor (Sartell)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzthum | 6,128 | 97.1% |
| Write-In | 185 | 2.9% |
Ryan Fitzthum is unopposed. Sartell's page. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Ryan Fitzthum 6,748 (97.2%).
Council Member (Sartell) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Colin Anderson | 4,821 | 49.9% |
| Matt Dankers | 4,711 | 48.8% |
| Write-In | 124 | 1.3% |
Colin Anderson and Matt Dankers are unopposed. Sartell's page. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Colin Anderson 5,319 (50.1%), Matt Dankers 5,179 (48.7%).
Mayor (Sauk Centre)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Scott H. Kowski | 1,088 | 62.9% |
| Warren Stone | 623 | 36.0% |
| Write-In | 18 | 1.0% |
Scott H. Kowski ahead in Stearns County. Sauk Centre's page.
Council Member (Sauk Centre) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Winters | 915 | 29.3% |
| Heidi Leach | 858 | 27.4% |
| Joseph Fuechtmann | 656 | 21.0% |
| Robert G Nelson | 402 | 12.9% |
| Alexandra Evenson | 286 | 9.1% |
| Write-In | 9 | 0.3% |
Patrick Winters and Heidi Leach ahead in Stearns County. Sauk Centre's page.
Mayor (Spring Hill)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Wuertz | 32 | 97.0% |
| Write-In | 1 | 3.0% |
Paul Wuertz is unopposed. Spring Hill's page.
Council Member (Spring Hill) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Pung | 32 | 51.6% |
| Linda Athmann | 30 | 48.4% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
Brian Pung and Linda Athmann are unopposed. Spring Hill's page.
Mayor (Waite Park)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Schmitt | 1,978 | 98.2% |
| Write-In | 36 | 1.8% |
Kenneth Schmitt is unopposed. Waite Park's page.
Council Member (Waite Park) 2 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Linquist | 1,385 | 40.5% |
| Frank Theisen | 1,203 | 35.1% |
| Shawn Blackburn | 805 | 23.5% |
| Write-In | 30 | 0.9% |
Mike Linquist and Frank Theisen ahead in Stearns County. Waite Park's page.
Schools
School Board Member (ISD #463, EDEN VALLEY-WATKINS) 3 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Caitlin Schneider | 722 | 28.4% |
| Jay Brovold | 658 | 25.9% |
| Regina Magedanz | 615 | 24.2% |
| Bob Stenger | 537 | 21.2% |
| Write-In | 7 | 0.3% |
Caitlin Schneider, Jay Brovold and Regina Magedanz ahead in Stearns County. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Caitlin Schneider 1,418 (28.3%), Jay Brovold 1,321 (26.3%), Regina Magedanz 1,164 (23.2%).
School Board Member (ISD #485, ROYALTON) 3 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Pallansch | 0 | — |
| Tyra Baumann | 0 | — |
| Write-In | 0 | — |
No votes in the state's file yet. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: Matt Pallansch 1,231 (50.9%), Tyra Baumann 1,074 (44.4%).
School Board Member (ISD #487, UPSALA) 3 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Thomas | 26 | 34.2% |
| Dean Peterson | 24 | 31.6% |
| Write-In | 26 | 34.2% |
Ryan Thomas and Dean Peterson are unopposed. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: Dean Peterson 675 (38.5%), Ryan Thomas 602 (34.3%).
School Board Member (ISD #739, KIMBALL) 3 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jill Massmann | 1,213 | 30.4% |
| Heidi Rosenow | 1,037 | 26.0% |
| Amy Meyer | 1,026 | 25.7% |
| Bradley Willner | 678 | 17.0% |
| Write-In | 32 | 0.8% |
Jill Massmann, Heidi Rosenow and Amy Meyer ahead in Stearns County. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Jill Massmann 1,474 (30.3%), Heidi Rosenow 1,283 (26.3%), Amy Meyer 1,234 (25.3%).
School Board Member (ISD #740, MELROSE) 3 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Becky Feldewerd | 2,478 | 28.8% |
| Chris Herdering | 2,189 | 25.5% |
| Melissa Marie Poepping | 2,038 | 23.7% |
| Allen Wieling | 1,832 | 21.3% |
| Write-In | 53 | 0.6% |
Becky Feldewerd, Chris Herdering and Melissa Marie Poepping ahead in Stearns County. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: Becky Feldewerd 2,539 (28.9%), Chris Herdering 2,237 (25.5%), Melissa Marie Poepping 2,084 (23.7%).
School Board Member (ISD #741, PAYNESVILLE) 4 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jerald Quarfot | 1,739 | 29.7% |
| Rachel Ramthun | 1,668 | 28.4% |
| Thomas Pierson | 1,660 | 28.3% |
| Write-In | 797 | 13.6% |
Jerald Quarfot, Rachel Ramthun and Thomas Pierson are unopposed. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: Jerald Quarfot 2,083 (30.1%), Thomas Pierson 1,973 (28.5%), Rachel Ramthun 1,968 (28.4%).
School Board Member At Large (ISD #742, ST CLOUD AREA) 3 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Weems | 14,565 | 22.0% |
| Al Dahlgren | 11,096 | 16.8% |
| Vincent Miles | 10,799 | 16.3% |
| Robert W. Galler, Jr. | 10,232 | 15.5% |
| Sonia Eizenhoefer | 10,075 | 15.2% |
| Steven D. Schiller | 9,079 | 13.7% |
| Write-In | 307 | 0.5% |
Heather Weems, Al Dahlgren and Vincent Miles ahead in Stearns County. The contest crosses into 3 other counties; across all of them: Heather Weems 17,941 (22.0%), Al Dahlgren 13,557 (16.6%), Vincent Miles 13,268 (16.3%).
School Board Member (ISD #743, SAUK CENTRE) 4 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda Tegels | 1,894 | 26.5% |
| Joshua Rieland | 1,818 | 25.5% |
| Scott Pearson | 1,798 | 25.2% |
| Adam Kleinfehn | 1,591 | 22.3% |
| Write-In | 41 | 0.6% |
Amanda Tegels, Joshua Rieland, Scott Pearson and Adam Kleinfehn are unopposed. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: Amanda Tegels 2,527 (26.4%), Joshua Rieland 2,448 (25.5%), Scott Pearson 2,410 (25.1%), Adam Kleinfehn 2,145 (22.4%).
School Board Member (ISD #745, ALBANY) 3 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dean G. Dirkes | 2,966 | 26.9% |
| Aaron Goebel | 2,588 | 23.4% |
| Amy Sand | 2,157 | 19.5% |
| Keith Heitzman | 1,770 | 16.0% |
| Greg Muellner | 1,459 | 13.2% |
| Write-In | 105 | 1.0% |
Dean G. Dirkes, Aaron Goebel and Amy Sand ahead in Stearns County.
School Board Member (ISD #748, SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN) 3 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Chamberlain | 4,768 | 21.7% |
| Nate Crowe | 4,646 | 21.2% |
| Emily Larson | 4,323 | 19.7% |
| Randall Kight | 4,201 | 19.1% |
| Jen Smith | 3,930 | 17.9% |
| Write-In | 95 | 0.4% |
Chris Chamberlain, Nate Crowe and Emily Larson ahead in Stearns County. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Chris Chamberlain 4,809 (21.7%), Nate Crowe 4,675 (21.1%), Emily Larson 4,356 (19.7%).
School Board Member (ISD #750, ROCORI) 3 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kayla Nierenhausen | 3,632 | 23.8% |
| Gary Distel | 3,183 | 20.8% |
| Chris Weber | 2,442 | 16.0% |
| Matthew Thompson | 2,383 | 15.6% |
| Jeremiah Reinert | 1,962 | 12.8% |
| Tiffany Toren | 1,628 | 10.7% |
| Write-In | 45 | 0.3% |
Kayla Nierenhausen, Gary Distel and Chris Weber ahead in Stearns County.
School Board Member (ISD #876, ANNANDALE) 3 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Melissa Muehring-Paulson | 363 | 34.4% |
| Caleb Mol | 342 | 32.4% |
| Gena Marie Jacobson | 328 | 31.1% |
| Write-In | 23 | 2.2% |
Melissa Muehring-Paulson, Caleb Mol and Gena Marie Jacobson are unopposed. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: Melissa Muehring-Paulson 3,470 (34.1%), Caleb Mol 3,433 (33.7%), Gena Marie Jacobson 3,150 (30.9%).
School Board Member (ISD #2149, MINNEWASKA) 3 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Mills | 0 | — |
| Kemma Wing | 0 | — |
| Ted Reichmann | 0 | — |
| Kayla Nelson | 0 | — |
| Meagan Jensen | 0 | — |
| Jon Recker | 0 | — |
| Zachery Lagred | 0 | — |
| Write-In | 0 | — |
No votes in the state's file yet. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: Ted Reichmann 2,832 (23.2%), Kayla Nelson 2,414 (19.8%), Bill Mills 2,001 (16.4%).
School Board Member (ISD #2364, BELGRADE-BROOTEN-ELROSA) 4 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Radermacher | 903 | 26.1% |
| Megan Jenniges | 887 | 25.7% |
| Paul Gregory | 850 | 24.6% |
| Josh Chisholm | 788 | 22.8% |
| Write-In | 27 | 0.8% |
Aaron Radermacher, Megan Jenniges, Paul Gregory and Josh Chisholm are unopposed. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: Aaron Radermacher 1,368 (26.3%), Megan Jenniges 1,344 (25.9%), Paul Gregory 1,265 (24.3%), Josh Chisholm 1,181 (22.7%).
School Board Member (ISD #2753, LONG PRAIRIE-GREY EAGLE) 3 seats
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| David Ruda | 8 | 40.0% |
| Jeremiah Zahnow | 7 | 35.0% |
| Marja Krueger | 4 | 20.0% |
| Renee Kreemer | 1 | 5.0% |
| Write-In | 0 | 0.0% |
David Ruda, Jeremiah Zahnow and Marja Krueger ahead in Stearns County. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: David Ruda 2,217 (32.1%), Jeremiah Zahnow 1,877 (27.2%), Marja Krueger 1,535 (22.2%).
Local measures
CITY QUESTION 1 (Elrosa)
| Choice | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 72 | 84.7% |
| No | 13 | 15.3% |
Yes ahead with 84.7% in Stearns County. Elrosa's page.
CITY QUESTION 1 (Waite Park)
| Choice | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 1,159 | 53.3% |
| No | 1,015 | 46.7% |
Yes ahead with 53.3% in Stearns County. Waite Park's page.
School District Question 1 (Isd #463, Eden Valley-Watkins)
| Choice | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 684 | 55.3% |
| No | 554 | 44.7% |
Yes ahead with 55.3% in Stearns County. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Yes 1,382 (59.2%), No 952 (40.8%).
School District Question 1 (Isd #739, Kimball)
| Choice | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| No | 1,123 | 55.8% |
| Yes | 889 | 44.2% |
No ahead with 55.8% in Stearns County. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: No 1,398 (56.7%), Yes 1,068 (43.3%).
School District Question 1 (Isd #743, Sauk Centre)
| Choice | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| No | 1,325 | 51.0% |
| Yes | 1,275 | 49.0% |
No ahead with 51.0% in Stearns County. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: No 1,865 (52.3%), Yes 1,699 (47.7%).
School District Question 1 (Isd #745, Albany)
| Choice | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| No | 3,505 | 70.2% |
| Yes | 1,488 | 29.8% |
No ahead with 70.2% in Stearns County.
School District Question 1 (Isd #750, Rocori)
| Choice | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 3,573 | 51.9% |
| No | 3,308 | 48.1% |
Yes ahead with 51.9% in Stearns County.
Judges
Judge - 7th District Court 2
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Leeser | 45,395 | 99.4% |
| Write-In | 294 | 0.6% |
Michael Leeser is unopposed. The contest crosses into 9 other counties; across all of them: Michael Leeser 147,128 (99.4%).
Judge - 7th District Court 8
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew E. Engelking | 45,505 | 99.4% |
| Write-In | 295 | 0.6% |
Matthew E. Engelking is unopposed. The contest crosses into 9 other counties; across all of them: Matthew E. Engelking 146,991 (99.4%).
Judge - 7th District Court 9
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Winkis Lawson | 45,249 | 99.4% |
| Write-In | 295 | 0.6% |
Michelle Winkis Lawson is unopposed. The contest crosses into 9 other counties; across all of them: Michelle Winkis Lawson 146,599 (99.4%).
Judge - 7th District Court 11
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Pearson | 45,502 | 99.3% |
| Write-In | 302 | 0.7% |
Andrew Pearson is unopposed. The contest crosses into 9 other counties; across all of them: Andrew Pearson 146,848 (99.4%).
Judge - 7th District Court 12
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin M. Miller | 45,190 | 99.4% |
| Write-In | 284 | 0.6% |
Kevin M. Miller is unopposed. The contest crosses into 9 other counties; across all of them: Kevin M. Miller 146,547 (99.4%).
Judge - 7th District Court 13
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Clark | 45,286 | 99.3% |
| Write-In | 300 | 0.7% |
Michelle Clark is unopposed. The contest crosses into 9 other counties; across all of them: Michelle Clark 146,835 (99.4%).
Judge - 7th District Court 14
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Meriel Lester | 45,011 | 99.3% |
| Write-In | 319 | 0.7% |
Meriel Lester is unopposed. The contest crosses into 9 other counties; across all of them: Meriel Lester 145,996 (99.3%).
Judge - 7th District Court 15
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ole Tvedten | 44,964 | 99.3% |
| Write-In | 331 | 0.7% |
Ole Tvedten is unopposed. The contest crosses into 9 other counties; across all of them: Ole Tvedten 145,999 (99.3%).
Judge - 7th District Court 21
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Robert J. Raupp | 45,000 | 99.3% |
| Write-In | 299 | 0.7% |
Robert J. Raupp is unopposed. The contest crosses into 9 other counties; across all of them: Robert J. Raupp 146,010 (99.4%).
Judge - 7th District Court 22
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Doug Clark | 44,976 | 99.3% |
| Write-In | 315 | 0.7% |
Doug Clark is unopposed. The contest crosses into 9 other counties; across all of them: Doug Clark 145,877 (99.3%).
Judge - 7th District Court 24
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Karl L. Schmidt | 44,936 | 99.4% |
| Write-In | 289 | 0.6% |
Karl L. Schmidt is unopposed. The contest crosses into 9 other counties; across all of them: Karl L. Schmidt 145,825 (99.4%).
Judge - 7th District Court 26
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mark J. Herzing | 44,880 | 99.3% |
| Write-In | 304 | 0.7% |
Mark J. Herzing is unopposed. The contest crosses into 9 other counties; across all of them: Mark J. Herzing 145,927 (99.3%).
Judge - 7th District Court 27
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tammy L. Merkins | 44,881 | 99.3% |
| Write-In | 312 | 0.7% |
Tammy L. Merkins is unopposed. The contest crosses into 9 other counties; across all of them: Tammy L. Merkins 145,938 (99.3%).
Judge - 7th District Court 28
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Antoinette C. Wetzel | 44,922 | 99.3% |
| Write-In | 328 | 0.7% |
Antoinette C. Wetzel is unopposed. The contest crosses into 9 other counties; across all of them: Antoinette C. Wetzel 146,153 (99.3%).
Judge - 7th District Court 30
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jade M. Rosenfeldt | 44,937 | 99.4% |
| Write-In | 291 | 0.6% |
Jade M. Rosenfeldt is unopposed. The contest crosses into 9 other counties; across all of them: Jade M. Rosenfeldt 146,120 (99.3%).
Districts
Soil and Water Supervisor District 1
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chad Van Beck | 27,952 | 53.5% |
| Kyle McClure | 24,028 | 46.0% |
| Write-In | 282 | 0.5% |
Chad Van Beck ahead in Stearns County.
Special Election for Soil and Water Supervisor District 4
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steve L. Peterson | 50,232 | 99.4% |
| Write-In | 292 | 0.6% |
Steve L. Peterson is unopposed.
Soil and Water Supervisor District 5
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Schulze | 27,943 | 53.6% |
| Thomas Gregory | 23,907 | 45.9% |
| Write-In | 246 | 0.5% |
Sarah Schulze ahead in Stearns County.
Hospital District Board Member At Large (Glacial Ridge)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dennis Martinson | 192 | 99.0% |
| Write-In | 2 | 1.0% |
Dennis Martinson is unopposed. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Dennis Martinson 3,225 (99.0%).
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 +20.3 | R +27.3 | D +6.9 |
| MN Governor | R +19.1 | R +27.3 | D +8.2 |
| MN-06 part of the county | D +2.9 | R +11.5 | D +14.3 |
| MN-07 part of the county | R +50.1 | R +53.0 | D +2.9 |
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 Stearns County has voted for president
| Year | Democrat | Share | Republican | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kamala Harris | 35.6% | Donald Trump | 62.3% | R +26.7 |
| 2020 | Joe Biden | 37.6% | Donald Trump | 60.1% | R +22.5 |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | 32.1% | Donald Trump | 59.8% | R +27.7 |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | 42.8% | Mitt Romney | 54.8% | R +12.1 |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | 45.3% | John McCain | 52.3% | R +7.0 |
| 2004 | John Kerry | 43.2% | George W. Bush | 55.2% | R +12.0 |
| 2000 | Al Gore | 39.7% | George W. Bush | 51.9% | R +12.2 |
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 +14.5.
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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.