From Cook County, MN - May 7, 2026

Notice is hereby given, as provided in Minnesota Statutes, that a general election will be held in Cook County on November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing candidates to federal, state, and local offices.

The filing period for these offices begins at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and ends at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

The following offices are open for filing:

County Offices: 4-year terms: $50 Filing Fee

One County Commissioner, District 1

One County Commissioner, District 3

One County Commissioner, District 5

One County Attorney

One County Auditor-Treasurer

One County Sheriff

Soil & Water: 4-year terms: $20 Filing Fee

One Soil & Water Supervisor, District 2

One Soil & Water Supervisor, District 4

Candidates file with the Cook County Auditor, Cook County Courthouse, 411 W 2nd St, Grand Marais, Minnesota.

Filing for Hospital, School, and City offices is held from July 14, 2026, to July 28, 2026.