Rice County, whose polling results often reflect that of the broader nation, lived up to its reputation as a “bellwether” county in the 2024 presidential race. As the Electoral College map shifted...

Kamala Harris (Democrat) Kamala Harris announced her candidacy on July 21, 2024. The Democratic Party elected her as the party's nominee with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) as her running mate. Kamala...

Kristi Pursell (Democratic—Farmer—Laborer)  Kristi Pursell ’03, who graduated with a B.A. in English and environmental studies from St. Olaf, is running for re-election. According to her campaign...

Corey Butler Corey Butler has served as vice-chair of the Northfield School Board for the past two years. He is the son of a school bus driver and a school custodian. In a questionnaire conducted by...

Peter Dahlen (Uncontested) Peter Dahlen, a Northfield resident of 34 years, is a lawyer running a business in Northfield that deals with workplace disputes. On his official campaign website, electpeterdahlen.org,...

Chad M. Beumer After graduating from Northfield High School in 1991, Chad M. Beumer served four years in the Marines, followed by six years in the Minnesota Army National Guard. He worked in the construction...

David DeLong David DeLong was previously on the Council for two terms beginning in 1993, and then ran again and sat on the Board from 2013 to 2020 as City Council 2nd Ward. He is running again after...

Ruth Dahl  Ruth Dahl is a Northfield native who boasts a 17-year tenure on the Northfield School Board and a 25-year career in housing development and property management. On Dahl’s campaign website,...

Erik Sahlin Erik Sahlin, who grew up just outside of Nerstrand, is the son of a St. Olaf flute teacher and a woodworker. On the campaign website, sahlinfordistrictone.com, Sahlin shares his focus on...

Thomas Bowman (Constitutional Conservative) Thomas Bowman is a retired engineer who was recruited to run by the Patriots Run Project. The Patriots Run Project is tied to a Democratic consulting firm...