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Anoka County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 35A

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 35A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Zack Stephenson and Josh Jungling. Candidate information follows official Anoka County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Zack Stephenson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Josh Jungling (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 35A; Zack Stephenson 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, Zack Stephenson, is on the ballot.

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Zack Stephenson

Zack Stephenson

Democratic-Farmer-Labor Incumbent

Biography

Zack Stephenson is a prosecutor from Anoka who represents District 35A in the Minnesota House. He holds a B.A. in public policy analysis from Knox College and a J.D. from the University of Chicago, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. First elected in 2018, he is now in his fourth term and serves as DFL Caucus Leader.

Josh Jungling

Republican

Top priorities
  • Focuses on public safety and community partnership with law enforcement
  • Supports local business growth and economic development
  • Emphasizes shared community values

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jungling is a lifelong Anoka resident who co-ran a family carpet and furniture cleaning business for 15 years before becoming a multi-location restaurant franchise owner, and now serves as charitable gambling manager for the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota House District 35A in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 35A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Zack Stephenson and Josh Jungling. Candidate information follows official Anoka County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Minnesota House District 35A 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
Zack Stephenson, full profileJosh Jungling, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office