Cook 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

Next elections here

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

Also on Cook County ballots

• Cook County Attorney
• Cook County Commissioner District 1
• Cook County Commissioner District 3
• Cook County Commissioner District 5
• Cook County Sheriff

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Quick answers

What are the results so far?

Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:22 a.m. ET, with 14 of 14 precincts reporting: Braidy Powers 2,774 (100.0%). From the official election results site (electionresults.sos.mn.gov). SpectrumVote doesn't call races; results are official only once the state certifies them.

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

Braidy Powers.

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 Cook County Auditor/Treasurer race?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.

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.