Austin City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Tom
Compton
Tom Compton is running for Austin City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Laura Helle.
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The race · City Council Ward 1
- 01Tom ComptonYou’re reading
- 02Laura HelleIncumbent
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On the record: Tom Compton
2 sourced01Ballot listing1 sourced position
Listed on the Minnesota Secretary of State candidate list for Council Member Ward 1 (Austin).
Own statementMinnesota Secretary of State, Nov. 3, 2026 candidate filings (council members)Link
02Primary election1 sourced position
Received 282 votes (35%) in the August 11, 2026 Ward 1 primary, second behind Laura Helle.
Own statementMPR News, Aug. 11, 2026 primary results, Mower County precincts · Aug 11, 2026Link
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