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Commissioners designate Jeff Way and Jerry Rapp to 2026 canvassing board

Board of Commissioners, Douglas County, Minnesota · January 6, 2026

Summary

Douglas County designated Commissioners Jeff Way and Jerry Rapp to serve on the county’s 2026 canvassing board; the motion passed unanimously during the Jan. 6 special meeting.

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 6 designated Commissioner Jeff Way and Commissioner Jerry Rapp to serve on the county’s 2026 canvassing board. The motion was made by Commissioner Shane Schmidt, seconded by Commissioner Charlie Meyer, and the board voted Yes — Kalina, Meyer, Rapp, Schmidt and Way.

Purpose and next steps: The canvassing board handles official canvass duties related to election results; the board’s minutes record the appointment but do not detail additional assignments or schedules for canvass activities.

Why it matters: The canvassing board is a formal component of election administration, responsible for certifying and canvassing returns; naming board members establishes who will serve those duties for 2026.

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