General Election
November 3rd 2026
Congressional Candidates
US Senate Candidate
Palo Alto County Candidates
County Recorder
Sue Ruppert
2026.
I am Incumbent, Sue Ruppert and I have been proud to serve as the Palo Alto County Recorder for the past 10 Years. I started in the office in November of 2006 and was elected as Recorder in 2015.
For two decades, I have dedicated myself to serving Palo Alto County. This is not just a job to me, it is about protecting our community’s records with accuracy, efficiency, and integrity.
If you come into our office, we are dedicated to serving you with a smile and going the extra mile to make sure that you helped satisfactorily. Whether it is a simple question or something a little more challenging, we want to make sure that you get the answers that you are seeking. Our courthouse offices work well together and sometimes it takes a combination of all of us to get your answer.
I am proud to call Palo Alto County my home. I live on an acreage near
Sue Ruppert
Phone: 712-852-3701
Mallard, where my husband and I raised our three kids, who have all chosen to live close by. I understand what matters to our families - keeping our land records secure, our property rights clear and our office accessible to every resident.
Experience matters. I am asking for your vote to continue this work – because Palo Alto County is not just where I work, it is where my family and I have built our lives.
County Attorney
Anne Quail - Incumbent
2026.
Anne Quail
County Treasurer
Robin Jamison - Incumbent
2026.
I am running for reelection to the office of Palo Alto County Treasurer. I have lived in Palo Alto County for over 30 years and have raised my two daughters here with my husband, Jeff. I worked in the Auditors office for 12 years before I ran for Treasurer in 2014. I have been in the Treasurer’s Office since January 2015.
I enjoy working with and for the citizens of Palo Alto County. I am dedicated to the financial stability of the county. I am fortunate to have a great team of people working with me. I feel my knowledge and experience are an asset to the citizens of the county. I look forward to serving Palo Alto County in the future years to come.
Palo Alto County Supervisor Candidates
1st District Supervisor
Keith Wirz - Incumbent
2026.
Precincts WB and MAL
Palo Alto County Supervisor Candidate Bio
2nd District Supervisor
Craig Merrill - Incumbent
2026.
Precincts EM1 and EM2
Palo Alto County Supervisor Candidate Bio
Craig Merrill
​Phone: 712-298-0312
craig.merrill302@gmail.com
5th District Supervisor
Aaron Dietrich
2026.
I am running for the office of Palo Alto County Supervisor District 5. (EM4 Precinct) After growing up on a farm in rural Emmetsburg, I attended the University of South Dakota where I graduated with a BLS degree, then started my own construction company, operating for the last 20 years. I moved back to Emmetsburg 13 years ago with my wife, Laura, to raise our family in the community I grew up in, and run our family farm. I was also a member of the Emmetsburg School Board for 4 years.
I believe my business experience, knowledge of construction, and farming experience will be beneficial in decisions that will need to be made as a supervisor. My reason for running is I want our county to strive and become a stronger county so one day my children might want to live here and raise their families. I would appreciate your vote and support in my decision to run for county supervisor.
Important Election Dates for Voters
​August 25th -
1st day to request an Absentee Ballot
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October 19th by 5:00 PM -
Last day to request Absentee Ballot to be mailed
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October 14th thru November 2nd –
Early Voting at the Courthouse - weekdays 8am - 4pm
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November 3rd –
Absentee Ballot must be in the Auditor’s office by close of polls at 8pm
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General Election Day - Tuesday, November 3rd -
Polls are open 7am-8pm
Poll Finder
Request your Absentee Ballot
August 25th thru October 19th, 2026
The original, signed request form must be received in your County Auditor’s office by 5:00 p.m. on October 19th. 2026.
After receiving your request form, the County Auditor will mail you a ballot.
