📋 All candidate ratings on this page are based on the Woodbury Indivisible 2026 Voter Guide. Read detailed candidate evaluations, voting records, and positions on immigration, surveillance, data centers, and community representation in the full guide.
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Source: Woodbury Indivisible 2026 Voter Guide | For detailed candidate profiles, see full guide below
Every campaign we run depends on elected leaders who will actually vote—not just make statements. When residents demand binding policy on ICE, surveillance, or data centers, do council members vote for it, block it, or stall? Elections determine that answer.
What's at stake:
Profile: 25-year Woodbury resident, Certified Internal Auditor, 20+ years in strategy and operations at 3M, MBA, board president of History Theatre, first-time candidate
What makes him different: Sebastian authored the ICE detention moratorium resolution. When the council refused to vote on it, he challenged them directly at the LWV forum for claiming to oppose ICE while refusing to allow residents to decide. He's running on the principle that residents should vote on major decisions—not hide behind political theater.
Where he aligns with our campaigns:
Profile: Mayor since 2019 (third term), 30+ years in water treatment, MBA Johns Hopkins, 20+ years in Woodbury
The Pattern: Burt's campaign is built on "continuity." But after two terms, her record shows: she said she "strongly opposed" ICE detention, yet her own council refused to vote on the resolution. Two data centers opened with zero public process. A moratorium appeared only after community pressure and press coverage during her re-election campaign.
Where she falls short on our campaigns:
Samantha Wolf — Communications professional, mother of two, 5 years in Woodbury. Led the backyard chickens campaign that changed city ordinance; actively backed the ICE detention resolution; opposes Flock expansion without independent review. Plans regular office hours, quarterly town halls, and specific accessibility measures.
Chris Mog — Finance professional, 20+ years in business. Lived through Metro Surge and felt her community support her; now running to give back. Opposes ALPR and wants to prohibit ICE detention facilities. Brings budget literacy to a council that currently lacks it; points out the city oversees $154M budget with $57M from property taxes while rates climbed 37% in four years.
Nicole Mitchell — Former State Senator (92+ bills authored/co-authored), meteorologist, Air National Guard Lieutenant Colonel. Strongest proven policy record in this field; authored PFAS legislation and led state law change allowing cities to adopt wards. Note: Convicted of first-degree burglary (served 180 days, appeal pending). Reasonable voters will weigh an otherwise excellent record against a felony conviction differently.
Timothy Brewington — Pastor, 13+ years in Woodbury. Clear yes on ICE detention resolution; opposes Flock expansion without independent review; supports formal oversight. Open item: No public record on LGBTQ+ positions, despite seminary/denominational ties (Baptist Faith and Message). Not a red flag by itself, but a question voters may reasonably ask.
Jory DeLoach, Todd Jakober, John Jarrett, Kelly Lindstrom, Soga Mbilima, Steve Morris (incumbent): Woodbury Indivisible rated these candidates as not aligned with community priorities on immigration, surveillance, data centers, or representation. See full voter guide for detailed analysis of each candidate's record and positions.
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County Commissioner races directly affect data center and water policy decisions. See Woodbury Indivisible voter guide for detailed candidate analysis.
Profile: Community advocate and educator serving as current State Representative
Where he aligns: Strong positions on immigration protection, community oversight, and fiscal accountability. Supports holding law enforcement accountable and prioritizes community input on major decisions.
Profile: Current Woodbury City Council member running as independent challenger
Where she falls short: Track record and stated positions do not align with community priorities on immigration enforcement, surveillance, and fiscal transparency that matter to our campaigns.
Profile: Current State Senator with strong advocacy record on immigration and community protection
Where she aligns: Was one of the first voices calling for action on ICE detention. Spoke at the Indivisible press conference before the January 14, 2026 council meeting. Has advocated for stronger community protections on immigration enforcement. Vote to re-elect leaders who show up for immigrant communities.
Profile: Republican challenger
Where he falls short: See candidate directory and LWV forum for positions on community priorities including immigration, surveillance, and fiscal accountability.
Profile: Sheriff candidate
See candidate directory and LWV forum for positions on community oversight, accountability, and law enforcement practices.
Profile: Sheriff candidate
See candidate directory and LWV forum for positions on community oversight, accountability, and law enforcement practices.
Profile: Judicial candidate
See candidate directory and LWV forum for positions on judicial philosophy, court management, and community access to courts.
Profile: Judicial candidate
See candidate directory and LWV forum for positions on judicial philosophy, court management, and community access to courts.
Use the same framework Woodbury Indivisible applied. Don't accept vague commitments—ask for specifics:
Thanks to Rich Radke for compiling this comprehensive directory of candidate websites, social media pages, and League of Women Voters forums for all contested 2026 races in SD47.
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Ward 2 — League of Women Voters Forum: Watch Forum
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📋 Primary Resource: Woodbury Indivisible 2026 Voter Guide
The source for all candidate ratings on this page. Includes detailed evaluations of voting records, positions on immigration, surveillance, data centers, and community representation.
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