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Anoka County Board Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 14, 2026
Current holder:Mandy Meisner(Democratic)

The Anoka County Board Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the county board, which oversees county services including public safety, infrastructure, health, and budgeting. Anoka County is Minnesota's fourth-most populous county, and the board consists of five commissioners elected from single-member districts to staggered four-year terms. This election will fill seats in districts where terms are expiring, with voters selecting representatives to govern county affairs.

About This Race

The Anoka County Board Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the county board, which oversees county services including public safety, infrastructure, health, and budgeting. Anoka County is Minnesota's fourth-most populous county, and the board consists of five commissioners elected from single-member districts to staggered four-year terms. This election will fill seats in districts where terms are expiring, with voters selecting representatives to govern county affairs.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 14, 2026
Early Voting Starts
September 25, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Minnesota, residents must register by October 14, 2026, either online, by mail, or in person at their county elections office. Voters can cast ballots early in person from September 25 to November 1, 2026, at designated early voting centers, or vote absentee by mail by requesting a ballot before Election Day. On Election Day, polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and voters must present a valid ID if registering at the polls or if it's their first time voting in a federal election in Minnesota.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Mandy Meisner

Anoka County Commissioner District 2

Biography

Mandy Meisner is a lifelong Anoka County resident and small business owner who has served on the Anoka County Board since 2018. She is running for re-election to continue her work on mental health initiatives, affordable housing, and transportation infrastructure, emphasizing her experience in bipartisan collaboration and constituent service.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Tom Ryan

Anoka County Commissioner District 2

Biography

Tom Ryan is a retired Anoka County sheriff's deputy and veterans' advocate with over 25 years of public safety experience. He is challenging the incumbent to bring stronger fiscal oversight, expanded jail diversion programs, and improved emergency response coordination to the county board, citing rising crime rates and budget concerns.

Campaign Website

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