Dakota County, Minnesota: 2026 ballot

Last updated Sun, Nov 8, 3:15 AM ET

County, city, school and local races and measures on the November 3, 2026 ballot in Dakota County. Statewide, legislative and congressional races are on the Minnesota page; which districts you're in depends on your address.

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Registering to vote

Not registered yet? You can still register and vote on Election Day in Minnesota. You'll register in person and will usually need ID and proof of where you live. Where to go (your polling place, a vote center or the election office) depends on your county.

From NASED's official 2026 deadlines. See vote.gov or your county election office for the rules where you live.

Key dates after you vote in Minnesota

Mail ballots sent by mail must arrive by Nov 3.
Results are certified by counties by Nov 12 and by the state by Nov 19. Until then, results are unofficial.

Dates from NASED (the National Association of State Election Directors), compiled from state election calendars and checked by state election officials. Your county election office has the final word on your ballot.

Who holds office now: Dakota County's elected officials: commissioners, sheriff and county officers, school board, mayors and city councils.

County (6)

Dakota County Attorney · 2 candidates
Dakota County Commissioner District 1 · 2 candidates
Dakota County Commissioner District 2 · 1 candidate
Dakota County Commissioner District 3 · 1 candidate
Dakota County Commissioner District 6 · 2 candidates
Dakota County Sheriff · 2 candidates

City (44)

City of Apple Valley Council Member · 5 candidates
City of Apple Valley Mayor · 1 candidate
City of Burnsville Council Member · 4 candidates
City of Coates Council Member · 1 candidate
City of Coates Mayor · 2 candidates
City of Eagan Council Member · 4 candidates
City of Eagan Mayor · 2 candidates
City of Empire Council Member · 3 candidates
City of Empire Mayor · 1 candidate
City of Farmington Council Member · 6 candidates
City of Farmington Special Election for Mayor · 4 candidates
City of Hampton Council Member · 1 candidate
City of Inver Grove Heights Council Member · 4 candidates
City of Lakeville Council Member · 6 candidates
City of Lakeville Mayor · 3 candidates
City of Lilydale Council Member · 3 candidates
City of Lilydale Mayor · 1 candidate
City of Mendota Council Member · 3 candidates
City of Mendota Heights Council Member · 6 candidates
City of Mendota Heights Mayor · 2 candidates
City of Mendota Mayor · 1 candidate
City of Miesville Council Member · 2 candidates
City of Miesville Mayor · 1 candidate
City of New Trier Council Member · 2 candidates
City of New Trier Mayor · 1 candidate
City of Randolph City Clerk · 1 candidate
City of Randolph Council Member · 1 candidate
City of Randolph Mayor · 1 candidate
City of Randolph Special Election for Council Member · 1 candidate
City of Rosemount Council Member At Large · 4 candidates
City of Rosemount Mayor · 1 candidate
City of South St. Paul Council Member · 6 candidates
City of Sunfish Lake Council Member · 2 candidates
City of Sunfish Lake Mayor · 1 candidate
City of Sunfish Lake Special Election for Council Member · 2 candidates
City of Vermillion Council Member · 2 candidates
City of Vermillion Mayor · 1 candidate
City of Vermillion Special Election for Council Member · 1 candidate
City of West St. Paul Council Member Ward 1 · 1 candidate
City of West St. Paul Council Member Ward 2 · 1 candidate
City of West St. Paul Council Member Ward 3 · 1 candidate
City of West St. Paul Mayor · 1 candidate
Randolph Township Town Supervisor Seat A · 1 candidate
Randolph Township Town Treasurer · 1 candidate

School board & local (5)

Farmington School Board Member (ISD #192) · 3 candidates
Inver Grove Heights School Board Member (ISD #199) · 4 candidates
South St Paul School Board Member At Large (SSD #6) · 10 candidates
South St Paul Special Election for School Board Member At Large (SSD #6) · 1 candidate
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School Board Member (ISD #197) · 4 candidates

Special districts (2)

Dakota County Soil and Water Supervisor District 4 · 2 candidates
Dakota County Soil and Water Supervisor District 5 · 1 candidate

Ballot measures (2)

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