Current Election Notices

Area 3 Supervisor Vacancy and Special Filing Period

June 23, 2026

A vacancy has been announced for the Kanabec SWCD Area 3 Supervisor position (term expiring January 1, 2029).

A special late filing period has been established for interested candidates wishing to appear on the November 3, 2026, General Election ballot.

• Filing Period: July 14, 2026 – July 28, 2026
• Where to File: Kanabec County Courthouse, Auditor/Treasurer's Office (in person)
• Area 3 Includes: Arthur Township, Kanabec Township, and the City of Ogilvie
• Candidate Eligibility: Candidates must reside within Arthur Township, Kanabec Township, or the City of Ogilvie.

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Your SWCD board supervisors are elected to represent local interests in the use and protection of land and water resources throughout Kanabec County.

SWCD supervisors prepare operating budgets and annual work plans and oversee conservation programs that address local resource concerns. Supervisors work with staff, landowners, local governments, and conservation partners to help guide conservation efforts within the county.

In most cases, supervisors are elected to four-year terms beginning on the first Monday in January (Minn. Stat. 103C.315, subd. 2 (2018)). There is no limit to the number of consecutive terms a supervisor may serve.

Running for SWCD Supervisor

SWCD candidates file an affidavit of candidacy and filing fee with the county elections official during the applicable filing period.

SWCD candidates do not participate in primary elections and are elected at the General Election.

Write-in candidates must file the required paperwork with the county auditor in order for write-in votes to be counted. Contact your county elections official for additional information.

SWCD candidate-elects must file a Statement of Economic Interest with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board after beginning their term.

Interested candidates should contact Kanabec SWCD to confirm current openings, filing periods, and election requirements.

Kanabec SWCD
(320) 679-1391
2008 Mahogany Street, Suite 3
Mora, MN 55051

Candidate Resources

• Click HERE to find your SWCD.
•  Kanabec County Auditor

 Video: What Are SWCD Supervisors?

Soil & Water Conservation Districts are special-purpose units of government that manage natural resource programs. Minnesota’s 90 SWCDs cover the entire state; their boundaries usually coincide with the county lines. Each SWCD is run by a board of five elected Supervisors.

To be a supervisor, you need:

Knowledge

Supervisors must have, or be willing to learn, some basic knowledge to effectively carry out their responsibilities. They are encouraged to understand:

• Some of the fundamentals about the environment and know how it works;
• The relationship between land use decisions and the environment;
• The effect environmental decisions have on other aspects of our lives; and
• Local concerns, attitudes, and needs.

Concern

Supervisors must be concerned about:

• Our environment and natural resources;
• Maintaining and improving water quality; and
• Protecting our soils

Leadership

Supervisors are encouraged to take an active leadership role in the community. This can involve:

• Setting local conservation priorities;
• Education friends and neighbors about the environment;
• Working with other local government units, state and federal agencies, and other elected officials;
• Setting a positive example;
• Taking unpopular stands;
• Sets policy for the common good;
• Balancing economic needs with environmental concerns; and
• Sacrificing short-term gains for long-term benefits.

Time & Accountability

Supervisors must be able to commit time for regular meetings and assigned committee meetings, including:

• Designating time for regular monthly board meetings (meeting time/dates may be adjusted for attendance of the majority);
• Reviewing board packets prior to meetings to be prepared for voting/discussion; and
• Allocating a time budget of ~10 hours per month for time commitment, depending on the number of committees for which you represent the SWCD.

Information on this page has been provided courtesy of MASWCD and BWSR.