DETROIT LAKES — The two-week filing period for 2022 election candidates at the federal, state and county level concluded on Tuesday, May 31. Following are the candidates who have filed to run for office this November in the lakes area.
Links to the candidates' websites are provided, wherever possible.
Becker County
U.S. Congressional District 7: This seat is currently held by Rep. Michelle Fischbach, Republican, who is completing her first term in office after defeating longtime Democrat incumbent Collin Peterson in 2020.
Candidates: A primary will be held on Aug. 9 to determine which candidates will represent each party on the November ballot.
- Michelle Fischbach, (incumbent), Republican
- Jill Abahsain, DFL, a resident of Sauk Center
- Alycia R. Gruenhagen, DFL
- Travis "Bull" Johnson, Legal Marijuana Now Party
U.S. Congressional District 8: This seat is currently held by Rep. Pete Stauber, Republican, and includes the White Earth Nation.
Candidates: A primary will be held on Aug. 9 to determine which candidates will represent each party on the November ballot.
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- Pete Stauber (incumbent), Republican
- Harry Robb Welty, Republican, a resident of Duluth
- John Munter, DFL
- Jen Schultz, DFL
Minnesota Governor and Lt. Governor:
Candidates: A primary will be held on Aug. 9 to determine which candidates will represent each party on the November ballot.
- Scott Jensen and Matt Birk, Republican
- Joyce Lynne Lacey and Kent Edwards, Republican
- Bob "Again" Carney Jr. and Captain Jack Sparrow, Republican
- Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan (incumbent), DFL
- Ole Savior and Julia M. Parker, DFL
- Steve Peterson and Matt Huff, Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis
- Darrell Paulsen and Ed Engelmann, Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis
- James McCaskel and David Sandbeck, Legal Marijuana Now
- Chris Wright and L.C. Lawrence Converse, Legal Marijuana Now
Minnesota Secretary of State:
Candidates: A primary will be held on Aug. 9 to determine which candidates will represent each party on the November ballot.
- Kim Crockett, Republican, a resident of Excelsior
- Erik van Mechelen, Republican, a resident of Minneapolis
- Steve Simon (incumbent), DFL, a resident of Hopkins
- Steve Carlson, DFL, a resident of St. Paul
Minnesota State Auditor:
Candidates:
- Ryan Wilson, Republican, a resident of Maple Grove
- Julie Blaha (incumbent), a resident of Ramsey
- Will Finn, Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis, a resident of South St. Paul
- Tim Davis, Legal Marijuana Now
Minnesota Attorney General:
Candidates: A primary will be held on Aug. 9 to determine which candidates will represent each party on the November ballot.
- Sharon Anderson, Republican, a resident of St. Paul
- Jim Schultz, Republican, a resident of Minnetonka
- Doug Wardlow, Republican
- Keith Ellison (incumbent), DFL
- Bill Dahn, DFL, a resident of Landfall
Minnesota Senate District 2:
Candidates: A primary will be held on Aug. 9 to determine which candidates will represent each party on the November ballot.
- Steve Green, Republican, a resident of Fosston
- Edward Strickland, Republican - removed by order of the Minnesota Supreme Court on July 15
- Leonard Alan Roy, DFL, a resident of Ogema
Minnesota House District 2B:
Candidates:
Minnesota Senate District 4:
Candidates: A primary will be held on Aug. 9 to determine which candidates will represent each party on the November ballot.
- Dan Bohmer, Republican, a resident of Moorhead
- Edwin Hahn, Republican, a resident of Moorhead
- Rob Kupec, DFL, a resident of Moorhead
Minnesota House District 4B:
Candidates:
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Minnesota Senate District 5:
Candidates: A primary will be held on Aug. 9 to determine which candidates will represent each party on the November ballot.
- Paul J. Utke, Republican, a resident of Park Rapids
- Bret Bussman, Republican, a resident of Browerville
- Dale A. P. Anderson, Republican, a resident of Pine River
- A. John Peters, DFL, a resident of Browerville
Minnesota House District 5A:
Candidates:
- Krista Knudsen, Republican, a resident of Lake Shore
- Brian M. Hobson, DFL, a resident of Park Rapids
Becker County Board of Commissioners:
District 1: An open seat left by departing commissioner Larry Knutson, District 1 includes the eastern portion of Becker County.
Candidates:
- Tim Clements, a resident of Osage
- Craig Hall, a resident of Rochert
- Erica Jepson, a resident of Frazee
District 2: A seat representing city wards 2 and 3 of Detroit Lakes, and is currently held by incumbent commissioner Ben Grimsley, who filed for reelection to the seat on May 17.
Candidates:
- Ben Grimsley (incumbent), a resident of Detroit Lakes . Grimsley is the owner and broker for Anchor Financial Services located in Detroit Lakes .
- Darin Halvorson, a resident of Detroit Lakes. Halvorson ran for Becker County Auditor-Treasurer in 2014, but lost to current county auditor-treasurer, Mary Hendrickson .
- David Meyer, a resident of Detroit Lakes
- Steven D. Walz, a resident of Detroit Lakes
Becker County Auditor-Treasurer:
- Mary E. Hendrickson (incumbent)
Becker County Sheriff: Todd Glander has served as sheriff of Becker County since 2015.
Candidates:
- Todd D. Glander (incumbent) filed for reelection on May 17.
- Chad Peterson
Becker County Attorney:
- Brian W. McDonald (incumbent)
Soil and Water Supervisor District 1:
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- Curtis R. Ballard (incumbent)
Soil and Water Supervisor District 4:
- Eugene Pavelko (incumbent)
Otter Tail County
U.S. Congressional District 7: This seat is currently held by Rep. Michelle Fischbach, Republican, who is completing her first term in office after defeating longtime incumbent Collin Peterson in 2020.
Candidates: A primary will be held on Aug. 9 to determine which candidates will represent each party on the November ballot.
- Michelle Fischbach, (incumbent), Republican
- Jill Abahsain, DFL, a resident of Sauk Center
- Alycia R. Gruenhagen, DFL
- Travis "Bull" Johnson, Legal Marijuana Now
Minnesota Governor and Lt. Governor:
Candidates: A primary will be held on Aug. 9 to determine which candidates will represent each party on the November ballot.
- Scott Jensen and Matt Birk, Republican
- Joyce Lynne Lacey and Kent Edwards, Republican
- Bob "Again" Carney Jr. and Captain Jack Sparrow, Republican
- Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan (incumbent), DFL
- Ole Savior and Julia M. Parker, DFL
- Steve Peterson and Matt Huff, Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis
- Darrell Paulsen and Ed Engelmann, Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis
- James McCaskel and David Sandbeck, Legal Marijuana Now
- Chris Wright and L.C. Lawrence Converse, Legal Marijuana Now
Minnesota Secretary of State:
Candidates: A primary will be held on Aug. 9 to determine which candidates will represent each party on the November ballot.
- Kim Crockett, Republican, a resident of Excelsior
- Erik van Mechelen, Republican, a resident of Minneapolis
- Steve Simon (incumbent), DFL, a resident of Hopkins
- Steve Carlson, DFL, a resident of St. Paul
Minnesota State Auditor:
Candidates:
- Ryan Wilson, Republican, a resident of Maple Grove
- Julie Blaha (incumbent), a resident of Ramsey
- Will Finn, Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis, a resident of South St. Paul
- Tim Davis, Legal Marijuana Now
Minnesota Attorney General:
Candidates: A primary will be held on Aug. 9 to determine which candidates will represent each party on the November ballot.
- Sharon Anderson, Republican, a resident of St. Paul
- Jim Schultz, Republican, a resident of Minnetonka
- Doug Wardlow, Republican
- Keith Ellison (incumbent), DFL
- Bill Dahn, DFL, a resident of Landfall
Minnesota State Senate District 9:
Candidates: A primary will be held on Aug. 9 to determine which candidates will represent each party on the November ballot.
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- Jordan Rasmusson, Republican, a resident of Fergus Falls
- Nathan Miller, Republican, a resident of Battle Lake
- Cornel Walker, DFL, a resident of Fergus Falls
Minnesota House District 9A:
Candidates:
- Jeff Backer, Republican, a resident of Browns Valley
- Nancy Jost, DFL, a resident of Fergus Falls
Minnesota House District 9B:
Candidates:
Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners:
District 1:
- Dan Bucholz (incumbent)
District 2: This commissioner seat is currently held by Wayne D. Johnson, who filed for reelection on May 19. The district includes residents north of Fergus Falls, to Pelican Rapids and as far east as Vergas.
Candidates:
- Wayne Donald Johnson (incumbent), a resident of Pelican Rapids
- Dean E. Anderson, a resident of Fergus Falls
- Jeffery Mark Gontarek, a resident of Erhard
- David Helgerson, a resident of Dent
- Tammy S. Ziegler, a resident of Dent
District 3: A seat currently held by Kurt Mortenson, who has filed for reelection, and represents residents south of Fergus Falls, including: Underwood, Battle Lake, Vining and Urbank.
Candidates:
- Kurt A. Mortenson (incumbent), a resident of Underwood
- Bradley Sunde, a resident of Fergus Falls
District 4: A seat currently held by sitting board chairwoman Betty Murphy, who filed for reelection on May 17. The district includes: Ottertail, New York Mills, Wadena, Henning and Parkers Prairie.
Candidates:
- Betty Murphy (incumbent), a resident of Underwood
- Robert (Bob) Lahman, a resident of Parkers Prairie
District 5:
- Lee Rogness (incumbent)
Otter Tail County Sheriff: Barry J. Fitzgibbons is the current Sheriff of Otter Tail County and is finishing his first term as sheriff after being elected to the position in 2018.
Candidates:
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- Barry J. Fitzgibbons (incumbent)
- Joey Geiszler
Otter Tail County Attorney:
- Michelle Marie Eldien (incumbent)
Soil and Water Supervisor - District 1 West:
- David L. Johnson (incumbent), a resident of Pelican Rapids
Soil and Water Supervisor - District 2 East:
- Wayne Enger (incumbent), a resident of Perham
Soil and Water Supervisor - District 2 West:
- Richard E. Drevlow (incumbent), a resident of Rothsay
Soil and Water Supervisor - District 3 East:
- Lyle Dittman (incumbent), a resident of New York Mills
Wadena County
U.S. Congressional District 7: This seat is currently held by Rep. Michelle Fischbach, Republican, who is completing her first term in office after defeating longtime incumbent Collin Peterson in 2020.
Candidates:
- Michelle Fischbach, (incumbent), Republican
- Jill Abahsain, DFL, a resident of Sauk Center
- Alycia R. Gruenhagen, DFL
- Travis "Bull" Johnson, Legal Marijuana Now
Minnesota Governor and Lt. Governor:
Candidates: A primary will be held on Aug. 9 to determine which candidates will represent each party on the November ballot.
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- Scott Jensen and Matt Birk, Republican
- Joyce Lynne Lacey and Kent Edwards, Republican
- Bob "Again" Carney Jr. and Captain Jack Sparrow, Republican
- Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan (incumbent), DFL
- Ole Savior and Julia M. Parker, DFL
- Steve Peterson and Matt Huff, Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis
- Darrell Paulsen and Ed Engelmann, Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis
- James McCaskel and David Sandbeck, Legal Marijuana Now
- Chris Wright and L.C. Lawrence Converse, Legal Marijuana Now
Minnesota Secretary of State:
Candidates: A primary will be held on Aug. 9 to determine which candidates will represent each party on the November ballot.
- Kim Crockett, republican, a resident of Excelsior
- Erik van Mechelen, republican, a resident of Minneapolis
- Steve Simon (incumbent), DFL, a resident of Hopkins
- Steve Carlson, DFL, a resident of St. Paul
Minnesota State Auditor:
Candidates:
- Ryan Wilson, Republican, a resident of Maple Grove
- Julie Blaha (incumbent), a resident of Ramsey
- Will Finn, Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis, a resident of South St. Paul
- Tim Davis, Legal Marijuana Now
Minnesota Attorney General:
Candidates: A primary will be held on Aug. 9 to determine which candidates will represent each party on the November ballot.
- Sharon Anderson, Republican, a resident of St. Paul
- Jim Schultz, Republican, a resident of Minnetonka
- Doug Wardlow, Republican
- Keith Ellison (incumbent), DFL
- Bill Dahn, DFL, a resident of Landfall
Minnesota Senate District 5:
Candidates: A primary will be held on Aug. 9 to determine which candidates will represent each party on the November ballot.
- Paul J. Utke, republican, a resident of Park Rapids
- Bret Bussman, republican, a resident of Browerville
- Dale A. P. Anderson, republican, a resident of Pine River
- A. John Peters, DFL, a resident of Browerville
Minnesota House District 5A:
Candidates:
- Krista Knudsen, Republican, a resident of Lake Shore
- Brian M. Hobson, DFL, a resident of Park Rapids
Minnesota House District 5B:
Candidates: A primary will be held on Aug. 9 to determine which candidates will represent each party on the November ballot.
- Sheldon Monson, Republican, a resident of Wadena
- Mike Wiener, Republican, a resident of Long Prairie
Minnesota State Senate District 9:
Candidates: A primary will be held on Aug. 9 to determine which candidates will represent each party on the November ballot.
- Jordan Rasmusson, Republican, a resident of Fergus Falls
- Nathan Miller, Republican, a resident of Battle Lake
- Cornel Walker, DFL, a resident of Fergus Falls
Minnesota House District 9B:
Candidates:
Wadena County Board of Commissioners:
District 1: An open seat left by departing commissioner Sheldon Monson, which covers areas of Wadena and Leaf River. Monson is seeking election for Minnesota House District 5B.
Candidates:
- Don Burns, a resident of Wadena
- Victor M. Kern, a resident of Wadena
- Ron Noon, a resident Wadena
District 3: A seat currently held by sitting commissioner Bill Stearns, who filed for reelection on May 17. The district includes part of the city of Wadena.
Candidates:
- Bill Stearns (incumbent), a resident of Wadena
- Gene Morthberg, a resident of Wadena
District 4:
- Murlyn Kreklau (incumbent)
District 5:
- Jon Kangas (incumbent)
Wadena County Auditor-Treasurer:
- Heather Olson (incumbent)
Wadena County Recorder:
- Tracy Myers Borchert
Wadena County Sheriff: Michael D. Carr is the current sheriff of Wadena County and filed for reelection on May 18.
Candidates:
- Mike Carr Jr. (incumbent)
- Jason Hofer
- Milo Scott
Wadena County Attorney:
- Kyra L. Ladd (incumbent)
Soil and Water Supervisor District 1:
- Kenneth Berg (incumbent)
Soil and Water Supervisor District 2:
- Brett Dailey (incumbent)
Soil and Water Supervisor District 3: No filings
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