Empire City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Josh
Gunderson
Josh Gunderson is running for Empire City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 3 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Josh GundersonYou’re reading
- 02Eric HansonIncumbent
- 03Marla VagtsIncumbent
Background
- About
- Longtime Empire resident who says he has seen the community grow from a township into a city.
Josh Gunderson, Eric Hanson and Marla Vagts had not responded to the VOTE411 questionnaire. League of Women Voters VOTE411
On the record: Josh Gunderson
3 sourced01Priorities1 sourced position
Named helping Empire grow as his top priority if elected.
Helping Empire grow to fulfill obligation of being the best small city in Minnesota.”
Own statementPioneer Press · Oct 5, 2026Link
02Qualifications1 sourced position
Cited his time as a resident while Empire grew from a township into a city, and said he wants to help continue that growth.
I have seen the community grow from a township to Minnesota’s newest city. I want to help continue that growth.”
Own statementPioneer Press · Oct 5, 2026Link
03Role of government1 sourced position
Said the primary role of government is to serve the city it represents.
To serve the city that we represent.”
Own statementPioneer Press · Oct 5, 2026Link
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