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Todd County, Minnesota

2026 election results. Lisa Demuth (R) got 73% of the vote for governor in Todd County. The margin is 6.6 points more Democratic than the 2024 presidential vote here. Below are also 83 local contests from the state's own results.

2026 results in Todd County

U.S. Senate

Michele Tafoya
72.4%8,102
Peggy Flanagan
24.1%2,696
Marisa Simonetti
1.9%210
Rebecca Whiting
1.6%184
100% counted

Statewide: Peggy Flanagan wins. Called.

Governor

Lisa Demuth
72.7%8,163
Amy Klobuchar
25.7%2,888
Steven Young
1.5%172
100% counted

Statewide: Amy Klobuchar wins. Called.

The leader in Todd 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.

83 local contests in Todd County

County offices, city and town races, school boards, local measures, judges and districts on Todd 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

CandidateVotesShare
Tim Denny1,64198.6%
Write-In231.4%

Tim Denny is unopposed.

County Commissioner District 4

CandidateVotesShare
Lew Noska1,91299.6%
Write-In70.4%

Lew Noska is unopposed.

County Auditor/Treasurer

CandidateVotesShare
Brittney Jordan6,26160.8%
Denise Gaida4,02539.1%
Write-In120.1%

Brittney Jordan ahead in Todd County.

County Recorder

CandidateVotesShare
Kimberly Bosl8,78099.6%
Write-In330.4%

Kimberly Bosl is unopposed.

County Sheriff

CandidateVotesShare
Mike Allen9,16199.0%
Write-In911.0%

Mike Allen is unopposed.

County Attorney

CandidateVotesShare
John Eric Lindemann8,68399.4%
Write-In550.6%

John Eric Lindemann is unopposed.

Cities & towns

Mayor (Bertha)

CandidateVotesShare
Debra Kay Nelson7143.3%
Tyler C. Darsow5432.9%
Jennifer Blom3521.3%
Write-In42.4%

Debra Kay Nelson ahead in Todd County. Bertha's page.

Council Member (Bertha) 2 seats

CandidateVotesShare
Darren Beavers10135.2%
Shari Moller9232.1%
Tinah Johnson5820.2%
Lauri A. Greiner3110.8%
Write-In51.7%

Darren Beavers and Shari Moller ahead in Todd County. Bertha's page.

Mayor (Browerville)

CandidateVotesShare
Hannah Wieshalla20581.3%
Mark Andrew Nedoroscik4718.7%
Write-In00.0%

Hannah Wieshalla ahead in Todd County. Browerville's page.

Council Member (Browerville) 2 seats

CandidateVotesShare
Christopher Minor19851.0%
George Santer18246.9%
Write-In82.1%

Christopher Minor and George Santer are unopposed. Browerville's page.

Town Supervisor Seat A (Bruce Township)

CandidateVotesShare
Ross Hetland210100.0%
Write-In00.0%

Ross Hetland is unopposed. Bruce Township's page.

Mayor (Burtrum)

CandidateVotesShare
Jerome Gessell Jr.4795.9%
Write-In24.1%

Jerome Gessell Jr. is unopposed. Burtrum's page.

Council Member (Burtrum) 2 seats

CandidateVotesShare
Robert Veldkamp Jr3033.3%
Christopher Towle2426.7%
Kenneth Macho Jr2224.4%
Write-In1415.6%

Robert Veldkamp Jr and Christopher Towle ahead in Todd County. Burtrum's page.

Mayor (Clarissa)

CandidateVotesShare
Brent Line21598.2%
Write-In41.8%

Brent Line is unopposed. Clarissa's page.

Council Member (Clarissa) 2 seats

CandidateVotesShare
Mike Cebulla15836.2%
Andrew Groth13731.4%
Jim Schnettler9321.3%
Dave Kreidler4510.3%
Write-In30.7%

Mike Cebulla and Andrew Groth ahead in Todd County. Clarissa's page.

Special Election for Council Member (Clarissa)

CandidateVotesShare
Josh Crider21297.7%
Write-In52.3%

Josh Crider is unopposed. Clarissa's page.

Mayor (Eagle Bend)

CandidateVotesShare
Scott Johnson18193.3%
Write-In136.7%

Scott Johnson is unopposed. Eagle Bend's page.

Council Member (Eagle Bend) 2 seats

CandidateVotesShare
Jim Kimball9427.6%
Duane Line6017.6%
Mariah Malwitz5917.4%
Ryan Kilau3811.2%
Jonathan Dulas175.0%
Write-In7221.2%

Jim Kimball and Duane Line ahead in Todd County. Eagle Bend's page.

Town Supervisor Seat A (Germania Township)

CandidateVotesShare
Vern Desotell12697.7%
Write-In32.3%

Vern Desotell is unopposed. Germania Township's page.

Town Supervisor Seat B (Germania Township)

CandidateVotesShare
Edward Dolezal10373.0%
Darin Dean3726.2%
Write-In10.7%

Edward Dolezal ahead in Todd County. Germania Township's page.

Town Treasurer (Germania Township)

CandidateVotesShare
Lisa Stange134100.0%
Write-In00.0%

Lisa Stange is unopposed. Germania Township's page.

Mayor (Grey Eagle)

CandidateVotesShare
Joseph Arnzen10368.2%
Matthew Zinniel4831.8%
Write-In00.0%

Joseph Arnzen ahead in Todd County. Grey Eagle's page.

Council Member (Grey Eagle) 2 seats

CandidateVotesShare
Brian Hollenkamp10239.1%
Lance Chase8532.6%
Roland Ahrendt7227.6%
Write-In20.8%

Brian Hollenkamp and Lance Chase ahead in Todd County. Grey Eagle's page.

Town Supervisor Seat B (Grey Eagle Township)

CandidateVotesShare
John Young26098.1%
Write-In51.9%

John Young is unopposed. Grey Eagle Township's page.

Town Supervisor Seat C (Grey Eagle Township)

CandidateVotesShare
Alan Nicholas Roering25698.8%
Write-In31.2%

Alan Nicholas Roering is unopposed. Grey Eagle Township's page.

Mayor (Hewitt)

CandidateVotesShare
Gloriann Bartels8992.7%
Write-In77.3%

Gloriann Bartels is unopposed. Hewitt's page.

Council Member (Hewitt) 2 seats

CandidateVotesShare
Trinity A. Gruenberg6846.9%
Josh L Crider6746.2%
Write-In106.9%

Trinity A. Gruenberg and Josh L Crider are unopposed. Hewitt's page.

Town Supervisor Seat C (Leslie Township)

CandidateVotesShare
Dennis Miller30099.0%
Write-In31.0%

Dennis Miller is unopposed. Leslie Township's page.

Town Treasurer (Leslie Township)

CandidateVotesShare
Mark Grinstead30098.7%
Write-In41.3%

Mark Grinstead is unopposed. Leslie Township's page.

Town Supervisor Seat C (Little Elk Township)

CandidateVotesShare
Ken Hager11198.2%
Write-In21.8%

Ken Hager is unopposed. Little Elk Township's page.

Town Treasurer (Little Elk Township)

CandidateVotesShare
Elizabeth Vetsch114100.0%
Write-In00.0%

Elizabeth Vetsch is unopposed. Little Elk Township's page.

Mayor (Long Prairie)

CandidateVotesShare
Clinton Krueger33137.7%
Jim Kreemer27931.7%
Kim Breitenfeldt26830.5%
Write-In10.1%

Clinton Krueger ahead in Todd County. Long Prairie's page.

Council Member (Long Prairie) 2 seats

CandidateVotesShare
Trevor Larson30720.1%
Steve Thomas26417.3%
Jeremy Sovich25716.8%
Gabrier Perez25416.6%
Brian J Newville24716.2%
Dallas Goertz19212.6%
Write-In70.5%

Trevor Larson and Steve Thomas ahead in Todd County. Long Prairie's page.

Mayor (Osakis)

CandidateVotesShare
Jason Fenger3958.2%
Stephanie Finnegan2841.8%
Write-In00.0%

Jason Fenger ahead in Todd County. Osakis's page. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Jason Fenger 360 (50.7%), Stephanie Finnegan 349 (49.2%).

Council Member (Osakis) 2 seats

CandidateVotesShare
Mike Lloyd4642.2%
Jonathan Ries4036.7%
Alan J. Larson2321.1%
Write-In00.0%

Mike Lloyd and Jonathan Ries ahead in Todd County. Osakis's page. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Jonathan Ries 444 (37.8%), Mike Lloyd 443 (37.7%).

Mayor (Staples)

CandidateVotesShare
Ron Murray57996.2%
Write-In233.8%

Ron Murray is unopposed. Staples's page. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Ron Murray 860 (97.2%).

Council Member (Staples) 3 seats

CandidateVotesShare
Mary Jo Goff47535.7%
Roy J Miles42832.2%
Colleen Frost40530.5%
Write-In211.6%

Mary Jo Goff, Roy J Miles and Colleen Frost are unopposed. Staples's page. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Mary Jo Goff 709 (35.2%), Roy J Miles 654 (32.5%), Colleen Frost 622 (30.9%).

Mayor (Swanville)

CandidateVotesShare
Sandy Lange00.0%
Write-In1100.0%

Swanville's page. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Sandy Lange 114 (97.4%).

Council Member (Swanville) 2 seats

CandidateVotesShare
Tony Maciej00.0%
Write-In1100.0%

Swanville's page. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Tony Maciej 112 (85.5%).

Town Supervisor Seat A (Villard Township)

CandidateVotesShare
Shawn Jordahl30899.7%
Write-In10.3%

Shawn Jordahl is unopposed. Villard Township's page.

Town Supervisor Seat B (Villard Township)

CandidateVotesShare
Justin Larson29598.7%
Write-In41.3%

Justin Larson is unopposed. Villard Township's page.

Town Treasurer (Villard Township)

CandidateVotesShare
John Reese30498.1%
Write-In61.9%

John Reese is unopposed. Villard Township's page.

Town Supervisor Seat B (Ward Township)

CandidateVotesShare
Joe Duncan21898.6%
Write-In31.4%

Joe Duncan is unopposed. Ward Township's page.

Town Treasurer (Ward Township)

CandidateVotesShare
Dale Gimbel212100.0%
Write-In00.0%

Dale Gimbel is unopposed. Ward Township's page.

Mayor (West Union)

CandidateVotesShare
Roger Engle3497.1%
Write-In12.9%

Roger Engle is unopposed. West Union's page.

Council Member (West Union)

CandidateVotesShare
Mark Quistorff3497.1%
Write-In12.9%

Mark Quistorff is unopposed. West Union's page.

City Clerk (West Union)

CandidateVotesShare
Janet Macey3497.1%
Write-In12.9%

Janet Macey is unopposed. West Union's page.

Schools

School Board Member (ISD #213, OSAKIS) 3 seats

CandidateVotesShare
Jeff Kalpin51427.3%
Luke Chisholm47425.2%
Travis Redetzke44723.8%
Timothy Otremba44123.5%
Write-In40.2%

Jeff Kalpin, Luke Chisholm and Travis Redetzke ahead in Todd County. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: Jeff Kalpin 1,209 (28.2%), Luke Chisholm 1,067 (24.8%), Timothy Otremba 1,008 (23.5%).

School Board Member (ISD #482, LITTLE FALLS) 3 seats

CandidateVotesShare
Adam James Petrich541.7%
Andrew Petersen325.0%
Dan Schilling216.7%
Nicholas A Prozinski18.3%
Jared Festler18.3%
Aaron Sinclair00.0%
Sarah Marrow00.0%
Write-In00.0%

Adam James Petrich, Andrew Petersen and Dan Schilling ahead in Todd County. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: Jared Festler 3,270 (19.0%), Dan Schilling 3,173 (18.4%), Adam James Petrich 2,417 (14.0%).

School Board Member (ISD #486, SWANVILLE) 3 seats

CandidateVotesShare
Grant Allen32729.1%
Molly Barthel25422.6%
Hannah L. Van Heel22720.2%
Molly Gerads17115.2%
Bill Johnson14212.6%
Write-In20.2%

Grant Allen, Molly Barthel and Hannah L. Van Heel ahead in Todd County. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Grant Allen 613 (27.2%), Molly Barthel 541 (24.0%), Hannah L. Van Heel 453 (20.1%).

School Board Member (ISD #487, UPSALA) 3 seats

CandidateVotesShare
Ryan Thomas150.0%
Dean Peterson150.0%
Write-In00.0%

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 #740, MELROSE) 3 seats

CandidateVotesShare
Becky Feldewerd6031.7%
Melissa Marie Poepping4624.3%
Chris Herdering4624.3%
Allen Wieling3719.6%
Write-In00.0%

Becky Feldewerd, Melissa Marie Poepping and Chris Herdering ahead in Todd 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 #743, SAUK CENTRE) 4 seats

CandidateVotesShare
Amanda Tegels63025.9%
Joshua Rieland62625.8%
Scott Pearson60925.1%
Adam Kleinfehn55022.7%
Write-In130.5%

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 #786, BERTHA-HEWITT) 4 seats

CandidateVotesShare
Rachel Becker69920.8%
Cory Denny68720.4%
Jean Ashbaugh65819.6%
Sharon Thiel64619.2%
Kiana Truax63518.9%
Write-In391.2%

Rachel Becker, Cory Denny, Jean Ashbaugh and Sharon Thiel ahead in Todd County. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Cory Denny 814 (20.6%), Rachel Becker 796 (20.1%), Jean Ashbaugh 775 (19.6%), Sharon Thiel 764 (19.3%).

School Board Member (ISD #787, BROWERVILLE) 4 seats

CandidateVotesShare
Treg Schultz1,13625.5%
Ryan Rickbeil1,13025.4%
Katelyn Iten1,12025.2%
Gram Bentz1,03723.3%
Write-In280.6%

Treg Schultz, Ryan Rickbeil, Katelyn Iten and Gram Bentz are unopposed.

School Board Member (ISD #818, VERNDALE) 3 seats

CandidateVotesShare
Tyler Fisher9328.9%
Jessica Johnson8626.7%
Scott Veronen6720.8%
Rachel Johnson5316.5%
Tahna Rurup237.1%
Write-In00.0%

Tyler Fisher, Jessica Johnson and Scott Veronen ahead in Todd County. The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: Tyler Fisher 587 (27.9%), Jessica Johnson 525 (25.0%), Scott Veronen 459 (21.8%).

School Board Member (ISD #2155, WADENA-DEER CREEK) 3 seats

CandidateVotesShare
Michael Ortmann1438.9%
Melissa Seelhammer1233.3%
Ryan Damlo1027.8%
Write-In00.0%

Michael Ortmann, Melissa Seelhammer and Ryan Damlo are unopposed. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: Melissa Seelhammer 2,477 (38.2%), Michael Ortmann 2,098 (32.4%), Ryan Damlo 1,855 (28.6%).

School Board Member (ISD #2170, STAPLES-MOTLEY) 3 seats

CandidateVotesShare
Kyle Reese1,46738.1%
Chandler Trout1,29333.5%
Kevin Trierweiler1,07928.0%
Write-In160.4%

Kyle Reese, Chandler Trout and Kevin Trierweiler are unopposed. The contest crosses into 3 other counties; across all of them: Kyle Reese 3,105 (37.3%), Chandler Trout 2,821 (33.9%), Kevin Trierweiler 2,324 (27.9%).

School Board Member (ISD #2753, LONG PRAIRIE-GREY EAGLE) 3 seats

CandidateVotesShare
David Ruda2,19932.1%
Jeremiah Zahnow1,86427.2%
Marja Krueger1,52122.2%
Renee Kreemer1,20317.6%
Write-In560.8%

David Ruda, Jeremiah Zahnow and Marja Krueger ahead in Todd 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

TOWNSHIP QUESTION 1 (Bruce Township)

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes14254.8%
No11745.2%

Yes ahead with 54.8% in Todd County. Bruce Township's page.

TOWNSHIP QUESTION 1 (Burleene Township)

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes12069.8%
No5230.2%

Yes ahead with 69.8% in Todd County. Burleene Township's page.

TOWNSHIP QUESTION 2 (Burleene Township)

ChoiceVotesShare
Yes13177.1%
No3922.9%

Yes ahead with 77.1% in Todd County. Burleene Township's page.

School District Question 1 (Isd #743, Sauk Centre)

ChoiceVotesShare
No54056.3%
Yes41943.7%

No ahead with 56.3% in Todd County. The contest crosses into 2 other counties; across all of them: No 1,865 (52.3%), Yes 1,699 (47.7%).

Judges

Judge - 7th District Court 2

CandidateVotesShare
Michael Leeser7,17899.4%
Write-In430.6%

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

CandidateVotesShare
Matthew E. Engelking7,14499.4%
Write-In420.6%

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

CandidateVotesShare
Michelle Winkis Lawson7,04799.4%
Write-In400.6%

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

CandidateVotesShare
Andrew Pearson7,14399.5%
Write-In390.5%

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

CandidateVotesShare
Kevin M. Miller7,10499.5%
Write-In370.5%

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

CandidateVotesShare
Michelle Clark7,12699.3%
Write-In480.7%

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

CandidateVotesShare
Meriel Lester7,08899.4%
Write-In410.6%

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

CandidateVotesShare
Ole Tvedten7,07499.4%
Write-In400.6%

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

CandidateVotesShare
Robert J. Raupp7,05399.4%
Write-In400.6%

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

CandidateVotesShare
Doug Clark7,08899.4%
Write-In450.6%

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

CandidateVotesShare
Karl L. Schmidt7,08899.4%
Write-In410.6%

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

CandidateVotesShare
Mark J. Herzing7,10999.4%
Write-In410.6%

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

CandidateVotesShare
Tammy L. Merkins7,07599.4%
Write-In450.6%

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

CandidateVotesShare
Antoinette C. Wetzel7,11999.3%
Write-In520.7%

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

CandidateVotesShare
Jade M. Rosenfeldt7,08999.4%
Write-In420.6%

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

CandidateVotesShare
Barbara James8,66899.6%
Write-In330.4%

Barbara James is unopposed.

Soil and Water Supervisor District 3

CandidateVotesShare
Dale Katterhagen8,88599.7%
Write-In270.3%

Dale Katterhagen is unopposed.

Soil and Water Supervisor District 5

CandidateVotesShare
Jason Kreemer8,71499.6%
Write-In330.4%

Jason Kreemer is unopposed.

Hospital District Board Member (Moran Township)

CandidateVotesShare
Write-In15100.0%

Hospital District Board Member (Staples)

CandidateVotesShare
Write-In39100.0%

The contest crosses into 1 other county; across all of them: .

Minnesota's official results, file posted Nov 13, 12:38 PM. Unofficial until certified.

Compared with 2024

RaceMargin2024 presidentShift
MN SenateR +50.1R +54.4D +4.3
MN GovernorR +47.7R +54.4D +6.6
MN-07R +44.9R +54.4D +9.5

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 Todd County has voted for president

YearDemocratShareRepublicanShareMarginVotes
2024Kamala Harris22.4%Donald Trump75.8%R +53.413,718
2020Joe Biden24.8%Donald Trump73.6%R +48.813,254
2016Hillary Clinton23.2%Donald Trump70.7%R +47.511,993
2012Barack Obama40.8%Mitt Romney56.9%R +16.111,803
2008Barack Obama43.1%John McCain54.1%R +11.112,257
2004John Kerry41.2%George W. Bush56.9%R +15.612,214
2000Al Gore37.3%George W. Bush54.4%R +17.111,092

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 +36.2.

Other counties in Minnesota

Minnesota results

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.