2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 31A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brian Walker and Harry Niska. Candidate information follows official Anoka County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Brian Walker (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Harry Niska (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 31A; Harry Niska is the sitting member, per the Minnesota House of Representatives's official member directory (house.mn.gov). Nominees were chosen at the August 11, 2026 primary (where contested) or qualified directly for the general ballot. The field is the Secretary of State's certified candidate table; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Harry Niska, is on the ballot.
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Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Per the campaign site.
Walker is a former sheriff's deputy who has served his Ramsey community through various boards and commissions, per the campaign site. He previously ran for office in 2022 and describes himself as a former Republican, per the campaign site.
Republican Incumbent
Harry Niska is an attorney who represents District 31A in the Minnesota House. He holds a B.A. in political science from Concordia College, Moorhead and a J.D. from the University of Minnesota, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. First elected in 2022, he is now in his second term, serves as House GOP Floor Leader, and co-chairs the Rules and Legislative Administration committee.
Who is running for Minnesota House District 31A in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 31A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brian Walker and Harry Niska. Candidate information follows official Anoka County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Minnesota House District 31A election in Minnesota?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Minnesota are on the Minnesota election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Anoka County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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