MARSHALL – The filing period for most state and county offices in Minnesota concluded last week, setting the stage for several contested races in the region. Candidates have come forward for various positions, including Congressional, state legislative, and county commissioner seats. 

The filing period for federal, state, and county offices ran from May 21 through June 4. City council and school board candidates will have a later filing window from July 30 to August 13. 

Key Races: 

Congressional District 7: 

  • U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach (incumbent) will face Republican challenger Steve Boyd and DFL candidate AJ Peters. 

Minnesota House District 15A: 

  • State Rep. Chris Swedzinski (incumbent) will run against DFL challenger Anthony Studemann. 

Minnesota House District 21A: 

  • Rep. Joe Schomacker (incumbent) is being challenged by Independence party candidate Credence Petroff. 

County Commissioner Races: 

Lincoln County: 

  • Commissioner District 1: Corey Sik (incumbent) 
  • Commissioner District 3: Dean Nielsen (incumbent) 
  • Commissioner District 5: Steve Hauswedell (incumbent) 
  • Soil and Water District 2: Jeff Paluch 
  • Soil and Water District 5: Ron Bunjer 

Lyon County: 

  • Commissioner District 2: Todd Draper (incumbent) 
  • Commissioner District 4: Gary Crowley (incumbent) 
  • Commissioner District 5: Rick Anderson (incumbent) vs. Tom Chandler 
  • Soil and Water District 1: Gary Laleman 
  • Soil and Water District 3: Mason Johnson 
  • Soil and Water District 5: Justin Hively 

Murray County: 

  • Commissioner District 1: Loy Woelber 
  • Commissioner District 2: Dennis Bertrand, Mark Carlson, Trevor Humphrey
  • Commissioner District 5: Randy Donahue, Roger Zins 
  • Soil and Water District 2: Jason Miller (special election) 
  • Soil and Water District 4: Mona Henkels 
  • Soil and Water District 5: Karen Hurd 

Redwood County: 

  • Commissioner District 1: Rick Wakefield (incumbent) 
  • Commissioner District 4: Robert Van Hee (incumbent) 
  • Commissioner District 5: David Forkrud (incumbent) vs. Corey Theis 
  • Soil and Water District 2: Brian Timm 
  • Soil and Water District 3: Rick Maurer 
  • Soil and Water District 4: No candidates filed 

Yellow Medicine County: 

  • Commissioner District 3: Mitch Kling (incumbent) vs. Troy Bruflat 
  • Commissioner District 5: Glen Kack (incumbent) vs. Richard Hemish 
  • Soil and Water District 1: Thomas Remmele 
  • Soil and Water District 2: Jerry Nelson 
  • Soil and Water District 5: DeLon Clarksean