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Washington County Board Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 13, 2026
Current holder:Karla Bigham(Democratic)

The Washington County Board Election in Minnesota on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the county board, which oversees county services including public safety, health, transportation, and budget management. Voters will elect commissioners from specific districts to serve four-year terms, with multiple seats potentially up for election depending on the staggered term structure.

About This Race

The Washington County Board Election in Minnesota on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the county board, which oversees county services including public safety, health, transportation, and budget management. Voters will elect commissioners from specific districts to serve four-year terms, with multiple seats potentially up for election depending on the staggered term structure.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 13, 2026
Early Voting Starts
September 19, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Minnesota, residents must register by October 13, 2026, either online through the Minnesota Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at their county election office. On Election Day, November 3, 2026, voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling place between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM; early voting is available from September 19 to November 1, 2026, at designated county offices and voting centers, and voters are not required to show ID unless they are first-time voters who registered by mail and did not provide identification at registration.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Karla Bigham

Washington County Commissioner

Biography

Karla Bigham is a former Minnesota State Senator and current Washington County Commissioner seeking re-election to continue her work on affordable housing, environmental protection, and equitable economic development in the county. She has served on the county board since 2019 and previously represented District 54 in the Minnesota Legislature, focusing on healthcare access and education reform.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Stan Karwoski

Washington County Commissioner

Biography

Stan Karwoski is a small business owner and former Washington County Planning Commission member running for county commissioner to advocate for fiscal responsibility, infrastructure improvements, and balanced growth management. He emphasizes reducing bureaucratic inefficiencies and increasing transparency in county operations while supporting public safety and rural community needs.

Campaign Website

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