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Anoka County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 32B

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 32B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matt Norris and Leslie Larson. Candidate information follows official Anoka County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Matt Norris (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Leslie Larson (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 32B; Matt Norris 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, Matt Norris, is on the ballot.

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Matt Norris

Matt Norris

Democratic-Farmer-Labor Incumbent

Biography

Matt Norris is a lawyer who represents District 32B in the Minnesota House. He holds a B.S.B. in marketing and management information systems and a J.D., both from the University of Minnesota, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. First elected in 2022, he is now in his second term and co-chairs the Taxes committee as vice chair, also serving on Housing Finance and Policy and Human Services Finance and Policy.

Leslie Larson

Republican

Top priorities
  • Focuses on public safety and School Resource Officer programs
  • Calls for restoring government trust and eliminating waste
  • Supports strong schools and family and business assistance policies

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Larson is a Blaine Ward 2 city councilmember and small-business owner with more than 20 years of business experience, and works as a substitute teacher, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota House District 32B in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 32B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matt Norris and Leslie Larson. Candidate information follows official Anoka County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Minnesota House District 32B 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?

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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
Matt Norris, full profileLeslie Larson, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office