County Commissioner District 2
Source: electionresultsfiles.sos.mn.gov
This seat represents District 2, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.
What does this office do?
- Setting your property tax rate
- Funding county roads, parks, and public health services
- Setting land use and building rules outside city limits
Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,
Candidates:
Irene Fernando
AdvancedNonpartisan · Incumbent
Irene Fernando is the Hennepin County commissioner for District 2, first elected in 2018, and has chaired the county board since 2023. Her stated focus is access to housing, transit, health services, and jobs.
Records: Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Makeda Zulu
Did not advanceNonpartisan · lost
Makeda Zulu is a candidate for Hennepin County Commissioner in District 2, running in the August 2026 primary.
Sharon El-Amin
AdvancedNonpartisan
Sharon El-Amin is a Minneapolis school board member for District 2 and a former board chair. She is executive director of McKinley Community, a North Minneapolis group focused on public safety and food access.
Records: Public Infrastructure 1 for
Viviana Salazar
Did not advanceNonpartisan · lost
Viviana Salazar is a candidate for Hennepin County Commissioner in District 2, running in the August 2026 primary.
Sources: hennepincounty.gov2