Mellette County Commissioner, District 2

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 2:38 PM ET

4 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Only voters in this district

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

Joe Bechtold

Independent
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Cecil Brandis Jr

Independent
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Kirby Krogman

Independent
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Katherine E. O'Brien

Republican
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Quick answers

Who is running for Mellette County Commissioner, District 2 in 2026?
Joe Bechtold (Independent), Cecil Brandis Jr (Independent), Kirby Krogman (Independent) and Katherine E. O'Brien (Republican).
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 Mellette County Commissioner, District 2 race?
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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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