Joan Bucher

About this race

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

3 candidates ran for City of Zumbrota Council Member (Goodhue County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Zumbrota voters.

About Joan Bucher

Owner and operator of the Zumbrota Dairy Queen. A current Zumbrota City Council member who has lived, worked and raised her children in Zumbrota for more than 30 years; she holds a bachelor's degree from Winona State University.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Community growth, with infrastructure as a priority
• Affordable, varied housing for younger families
• Attract more businesses

In their own words: Post Bulletin (2022) questionnaire

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Joan Bucher only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

To see where they stand, read their own words: Post Bulletin (2022) questionnaire. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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• Kevin Amundson
• James Benson

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Quick answers

Is Joan Bucher the incumbent?

Yes. Joan Bucher currently holds this office.

What does the City of Zumbrota Council Member seat do?

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

Who is Joan Bucher running against?

Kevin Amundson and James Benson, for City of Zumbrota Council Member (Goodhue County).

Should I vote for Joan Bucher?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Joan Bucher's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.