Burleigh County Commissioner

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

6 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

Results so far: Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:15 a.m. ET, with 30 of 30 precincts reporting: Kay LaCoe 16,211 (20.0%), Wayne Munson 14,439 (17.9%), Mark Splonskowski 13,964 (17.3%), Mark Wagner 13,381 (16.5%), Steve Schwab 12,063 (14.9%), James Small 10,802 (13.4%). From the official election results site (resultsnd.sos.nd.gov). SpectrumVote doesn't call races; results are official only once the state certifies them. Official results.

What this office does

Your county's legislative and governing board. Sets the county budget and property-tax rate, makes zoning and growth decisions, and funds roads, parks, emergency services and other county services.

Candidates

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Kay LaCoe

Wayne Munson

Steve Schwab

James (Jim) Small

Mark Splonskowski

Mark Wagner

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Quick answers

What are the results so far?
Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:15 a.m. ET, with 30 of 30 precincts reporting: Kay LaCoe 16,211 (20.0%), Wayne Munson 14,439 (17.9%), Mark Splonskowski 13,964 (17.3%), Mark Wagner 13,381 (16.5%), Steve Schwab 12,063 (14.9%), James Small 10,802 (13.4%). From the official election results site (resultsnd.sos.nd.gov). SpectrumVote doesn't call races; results are official only once the state certifies them.
Who is running for Burleigh County Commissioner in 2026?
Kay LaCoe, Wayne Munson, Steve Schwab, James (Jim) Small, Mark Splonskowski and Mark Wagner.
What does this office do?
Your county's legislative and governing board. Sets the county budget and property-tax rate, makes zoning and growth decisions, and funds roads, parks, emergency services and other county services.
Who should I vote for in the Burleigh County Commissioner 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.

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