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Anoka County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 31B

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 31B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jen Bloomquist and Peggy Scott. Candidate information follows official Anoka County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jen Bloomquist (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Peggy Scott (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 31B; Peggy Scott 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Peggy Scott, is on the ballot.

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Jen Bloomquist

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Biography

Jen Bloomquist grew up in a union family in Bakersfield, California, and went on to run the family contracting business, earning her California state contractor's license before turning 30, per her campaign site. She later worked in Kern County code compliance and is a member of SEIU Local 521, per the campaign site. She is running for Minnesota House District 31B.

Peggy Scott

Peggy Scott

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Peggy Scott is a rental real estate owner and manager who represents District 31B in the Minnesota House. She holds a fashion merchandising degree from Lowthian College, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. First elected in 2008, she is now in her ninth term, co-chairing Judiciary Finance and Civil Law and serving as vice chair of Ways and Means.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota House District 31B in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 31B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jen Bloomquist and Peggy Scott. Candidate information follows official Anoka County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Minnesota House District 31B 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.

How do I see my exact Anoka County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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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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Candidate profiles
Jen Bloomquist, full profilePeggy Scott, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office