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St. Louis County Board Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 13, 2026

The St. Louis County Board Election in Minnesota will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of the county board of commissioners, which governs St. Louis County. This election determines local policy on infrastructure, public safety, health services, and budget allocation for Minnesota’s largest county by area.

About This Race

The St. Louis County Board Election in Minnesota will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of the county board of commissioners, which governs St. Louis County. This election determines local policy on infrastructure, public safety, health services, and budget allocation for Minnesota’s largest county by area.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 13, 2026
Early Voting Starts
September 18, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2026

How to Vote

Voters in St. Louis County must register by October 13, 2026, either online via the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at their local 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 CST; early voting is available from September 18 to November 1, 2026, at designated county locations, and absentee ballots can be requested online or by mail with no excuse required.

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Democratic

Ashley Grimm

St. Louis County Commissioner, District 4

Biography

Ashley Grimm is a lifelong resident of Duluth and a licensed social worker with over a decade of experience advocating for children and families in St. Louis County’s human services system. She is running to expand access to mental health resources, address homelessness, and ensure equitable investment in rural and urban communities across the district.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Roger Nelson

St. Louis County Commissioner, District 4

Biography

Roger Nelson is a small business owner and former St. Louis County Highway Department employee with 25 years of experience in infrastructure maintenance and public works. He is campaigning on a platform of fiscal responsibility, improving road safety, reducing administrative waste, and supporting local logging and mining industries vital to the region’s economy.

Campaign Website

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