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

Also on Watonwan County ballots

• Watonwan County Attorney
• Watonwan County Commissioner District 2
• Watonwan County Commissioner District 4
• Watonwan County Recorder
• Watonwan 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 21 of 21 precincts reporting: Kelly Pauling 3,560 (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 Watonwan County Auditor/Treasurer in 2026?

Kelly Pauling.

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 Watonwan 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.