NOTICE OF FILING

For the 2026 State General Election

Benton County, Minnesota

Notice is hereby given that a General Election will be held in Benton County on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026,

for the purpose of electing candidates for the offices listed below. The filing period for these offices begins at

8:00 am on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, and ends at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026. Note: Filing offices will

be closed May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day.

FEDERAL OFFICES:

United States Representative for District 6 (One)

The place for filing for federal offices is the Office of the Secretary of State, Veterans Services Building, 20 West 12th Street

St. Paul, MN 55155.

STATE OFFICES:

LEGISLATIVE OFFICES

State Senator for District 10 (One)

State Senator for District 13 (One)

State Senator for District 14 (One)

State Representative for District 10B (One)

State Representative for District 13B (One)

State Representative for District 14B (One)

The place of filing for state offices is with the Office of the Secretary of State or with the County Auditor of the county in

which the candidate resides.

STATE EXECUTIVE OFFICES

Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Secretary of State

State Auditor

Attorney General

JUDICIAL OFFICES:

Supreme Court Associate Justice: (Three Seats)

Associate Justice Seat 1 (Incumbent: Sarah E. Hennesy)

Associate Justice Seat 2 (Incumbent: Theodora Karin Gaitas)

Associate Justice Seat 4 (Incumbent: Paul C. Thissen)

Court of Appeals: (Five Seats)

Judge Court of Appeals Seat 1 (Incumbent: Elizabeth G. Bentley)

Judge Court of Appeals Seat 7 (5th Congressional District) (Incumbent: Rachel Bond)

Judge Court of Appeals Seat 13 (Incumbent: Jeanne M. Cochran)

Judge Court of Appeals Seat 15 (3rd Congressional District) (Incumbent: Kevin G. Ross)

Judge Court of Appeals Seat 18 (Incumbent: JaPaul Harris)

District Court Judges: 7th Judicial District: (Fifteen Seats)

Judge 7th District Court Seat 2 (Incumbent: Michael D. Leeser)

Judge 7th District Court Seat 8 (Incumbent: Matthew E. Engelking)

Judge 7th District Court Seat 9 (Incumbent: Michelle Winkis Lawson)

Judge 7th District Court Seat 11 (Incumbent: Andrew Pearson)

Judge 7th District Court Seat 12 (Incumbent: Kevin M. Miller)

Judge 7th District Court Seat 13 (Incumbent: Michelle L. Clark)

Judge 7th District Court Seat 14 (Incumbent: Meriel Lester)

Judge 7th District Court Seat 15 (Incumbent: Carl Ole Tvedten)

Judge 7th District Court Seat 21 (Incumbent: Robert J. Raupp)

Judge 7th District Court Seat 22 (Incumbent: Douglas B. Clark)

Judge 7th District Court Seat 24 (Incumbent: Karl Schmidt)

Judge 7th District Court Seat 26 (Incumbent: Mark J. Herzing)

Judge 7th District Court Seat 27 (Incumbent: Tammy L. Merkins)

Judge 7th District Court Seat 28 (Incumbent: Antoinette C. Wetzel)

Judge 7th District Court Seat 30 (Incumbent: Jade M. Rosenfeldt)

• Candidates for judicial office may file either with the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State or with the County Auditor in the county where the candidate resides.

• A Candidate filing for one of the Minnesota Court of Appeals seats that has been designated for one of the congressional districts must be a resident of that congressional district.

COUNTY OFFICES:

County Commissioner for the District 2 Commission District (One)

County Commissioner for the District 3 Commission District (One)

Soil and Water Supervisor for District 2 (One)

Soil and Water Supervisor for District 3 (One)

County Attorney

County Auditor-Treasurer

County Sheriff

• The place of filing for county offices is with the Benton County Auditor-Treasurer, Benton County Government Center 531 Dewey St Foley, MN 56329.

• Candidates may file in person or by mail if the filing is received during the filing period. Candidates who will be absent from the state during the filing period and meet the requirements of Minnesota Statutes section 204B.09, Subdivision 1a, may arrange to file during the seven days immediately preceding the candidate’s absence from the state.

• The Affidavit of Candidacy, Candidate Qualifications, and other information regarding candidate filing is located at the following link: https://www.sos.state.mn.us/election-administration-campaigns/become-a-candidate/ These forms will be available at the Auditor-Treasurer’s office for those who file in-person.

• This notice is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 204B.33 and is based on current law.

• Please contact the Benton County Auditor-Treasurer’s office with any questions at (320)968-5006.