Tom Appel is the County Commissioner, District 5, in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.

What party is Tom Appel?

County Commissioner, District 5 is elected on a nonpartisan ballot, so no party is listed for Tom Appel.

Where does Tom Appel stand politically?

There's no published left–right score for Tom Appel. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

Who is Tom Appel? County Commissioner, District 5, Cottonwood County

Tom Appel is the County Commissioner, District 5.

In office

Office	Who holds it now	Next term
County Commissioner, District 5 · Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners	Tom Appel source	On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet

Cottonwood County Board of Commissioners's website (contact the office there) · everyone on it

Where Tom Appel stands

No published left–right score. Most local officials don't have one: the academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from who donates to a campaign, and we don't guess.

2026 election

Tom Appel ran for Cottonwood County Commissioner District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Their candidate page: campaign money, endorsements, opponents and results.

Quick answers

Who is Tom Appel?: Tom Appel is the County Commissioner, District 5, in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
What party is Tom Appel?: County Commissioner, District 5 is elected on a nonpartisan ballot, so no party is listed for Tom Appel.
Where does Tom Appel stand politically?: There's no published left–right score for Tom Appel. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

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