Benton County Auditor/Treasurer

What this office does

A combined county office (used in many Minnesota and North Dakota counties) that does the work of both auditor and treasurer: runs county elections, calculates and collects property taxes, keeps the county's financial records, and safeguards and invests county money.

Candidates

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Next elections here

• 2028 presidential election · Who has filed so far, from FEC filings

Also on Benton County ballots

• Benton County Attorney
• Benton County Commissioner District 2
• Benton County Commissioner District 3
• Benton County Sheriff

All Benton County races and measures →

Quick answers

Who is running for Benton County Auditor/Treasurer in 2026?

Mary Lewandowski and Christine Scherbing.

What does this office do?

A combined county office (used in many Minnesota and North Dakota counties) that does the work of both auditor and treasurer: runs county elections, calculates and collects property taxes, keeps the county's financial records, and safeguards and invests county money.

Who should I vote for in the Benton County Auditor/Treasurer race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.