Grand Forks elections · Candidate listing
Tony Hodny
Grand Forks County Commissioner Unexpired 2-Year Term Districts At-Large
Nonpartisan
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Background
Tony Hodny owns and operates H&S Electrical Services and previously worked as an industrial engineer and plant manager at Cargill and Simplot. He was selected in March 2026 to serve as an interim Grand Forks County commissioner until the general election.
Sources: The Ballot Brief — Tony Hodny, 2026 candidate profile, Grand Forks Herald — Grand Forks County Commission candidates outline budget concerns prior to Nov. 3 election
What the candidate has said
Statements are attributed to the linked sources.
Budget and taxes
Hodny said he opposes new taxes and favors responsible spending, operational efficiencies, long-term financial stability, and continuing efforts to reduce property taxes.
Grand Forks Herald — Grand Forks County Commission candidates outline budget concerns prior to Nov. 3 electionProperty-tax cap
He supports the intent of limits on property-tax growth, but said the current structure disproportionately affects some county departments and services. He favors refining the cap to account for state-mandated county costs and giving counties a reasonable way to fund those obligations.
Grand Forks Herald — Grand Forks County Commission candidates outline budget concerns prior to Nov. 3 election