No one is running for Red Lake County attorney. Because not a single attorney lives there.

No candidates are running for Red Lake County attorney, a situation that is attributed to eligibility requirements stating the attorney must reside within the county. This problem exemplifies 'legal deserts'—areas where legal assistance is scarce—a common issue in rural and distressed communities across Minnesota. The vacancy followed Tanner Holten stepping down from his part-time role due to an insufficient number of local attorneys.