County Attorney
August 11, 2026 · Hennepin County, Minnesota · County · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Low · 0 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 1,269,496 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(1,269,496 ÷ 1,269,496) ÷ ln(1,269,496 ÷ 3,243) = 0, comparing counties in MN (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Low representation + unknown decisiveness → Below average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
District Attorney is responsible for:
- Deciding who gets charged with crimes in the county
- Prosecuting criminal cases in court on the public's behalf
- Deciding plea deals and what sentences to ask for
- Working with police as cases are investigated and built
Affected Areas: Anti-Corruption, Public Safety and Crime Control, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability
Candidates
Anders Folk
Nonpartisan · declared
Anders Folk is a candidate for Hennepin County Attorney, an open seat. He is a former federal prosecutor.
Cedrick Frazier
Nonpartisan · declared
Cedrick Frazier is a candidate for Hennepin County Attorney, an open seat. A former public defender and state legislator, he serves on the New Hope City Council and secured the DFL endorsement.
Diane Krenz
Nonpartisan · declared
Diane Krenz is a candidate for Hennepin County Attorney, an open seat, running in the August 2026 primary.
Hao Nguyen
Nonpartisan · declared
Hao Nguyen is a candidate for Hennepin County Attorney, an open seat, running in the August 2026 primary.
Records: Anti-Corruption 2 for, Civil Rights 5 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 6 for
Matt Pelikan
Nonpartisan · declared
Matt Pelikan is a candidate for Hennepin County Attorney, an open seat, running in the August 2026 primary.
Election sources
Source: hennepincounty.gov
Source: hennepincounty.gov