Get Ready for 2026 Elections!
Candidates for 2026 - Get ready now!
Do you want to run for a local office?
We want to support your efforts. School board, city council, and more!
Filing periods start soon! Learn more about how and when to file through the Minnesota Secretary Of State - Become a Candidate website.
SOS Candidate Filing Page See Who's Running in All Races!
Carver County Offices and Elections Spreadsheet
Local 2026 Elections
Endorsed MN House and Senate Candidates
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Carver County Schools
- D108Central Public Schools- Norwood Young America - 3 seats up for 2026.
- D112- Eastern Carver County Schools 4 seats up for 2026.
- D110 - Waconia Schools 4 seats up for 2026.
- D111 Watertown-Mayer
- D716 Belle Plaine 3 seats up for 2026.
- Candidates in school districts where a primary is not held may file from July 14, 2026 until July 28, 2026 at 5 p.m. Submit the affidavit and filing fee to your school district clerk during the filing period.
Carver County
County Commissioner Districts 2, 4, and 5 in 2026
Candidate Filing Information
Soil and Water Districts 1, 3, and 5 in 2026
County Sheriff
County Attorney
City Races
- Candidates in cities where a primary is possible may file from May 19, 2026 until June 2, 2026 at 5 p.m.
- Candidates in cities where a primary is not held may file from July 14, 2026 until July 28, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Mayor and 2 City Council Seats for election in 2026
4 year terms for each
Mayor and 2 City Council Seats (Ward 1 & 3) for election in 2026
4 year terms for each
Mayor and 2 City Council Seats for election in 2026
Mayor is a 2 year term, City Council seats are 4 year terms.
Mayor and 2 City Council Seats for election in 2026
Mayor is a 2 year term, City Council seats are 4 year terms.
Mayor and 2 City Council Seats for election in 2026
4 year terms for each
Mayor and 2 City Council Seats for election in 2026
4 year terms for each
Mayor and 2 City Council Seats for election in 2026
Mayor is a 2 year term, City Council seats are 4 year terms.
Mayor and 2 City Council Seats for election in 2026
Mayor is a 2 year term, City Council seats are 4 year terms.
Mayor and 2 City Council Seats for election in 2026
Mayor is a 2 year term, City Council seats are 4 year terms.
Mayor and 2 City Council Seats for election in 2026
Mayor is a 2 year term, City Council seats are 4 year terms
Mayor and 2 City Council Seats for election in 2026
Mayor is a 2 year term, City Council seats are 4 year terms
Townships
Benton
Camden
Dahlgren (elections in odd years)
Hancock
Hollywood
Laketown
San Francisco
Waconia
Watertown
Young America
Endorsed Candidates for Statewide Races in 2026
Endorsed Republican for US Senate Candidate
Campaign FEC Filings Ballotpedia page on MN US Senate Candidates
Endorsed Republican for Minnesota Attorney General
The Attorney General of Minnesota is the chief legal officer of the state, responsible for ensuring that the laws enacted by the legislature are upheld. The office provides legal representation to over 100 state agencies, boards, and commissions, and represents the state in state and federal court and administrative hearings.
Endorsed Republican for Minnesota Secretary of State
The work of the Secretary of State’s Office affects Minnesotans in all 87 counties of the state. The SOS responsibilities include overseeing statewide elections; the review, approval, and filing for all businesses and organizations operating in the state; and administering the state's address confidentiality program.
Endorsed Republican for Minnesota State Auditor
The state auditor is the least known of four statewide constitutional offices up for election in 2026. The office is responsible for oversight of about $60 billion in local government spending.
