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Minnesota 2026 — and the Road Beyond
Research checked: October 8, 2026. Minnesota's 2026 inventory lists 1,748 township races, 1,681 filed candidates, and 167 township races with no candidate filed. Some townships hold March elections, while others appear on the November ballot; verify the date and ballot with the local clerk.
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Town boards and officers handle responsibilities assigned by Minnesota law, which can include roads, levies, services, land-use administration and local governance. Authority and election timing differ; a promise must be tested against the township's powers, budget and meeting records.
No score or endorsement is assigned. Exact candidates, write-in rules and ballot timing must come from the official local record for the voter’s township.