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Anoka County, Minnesota

Minnesota Senate District 32

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 32 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Ford and Michael Kreun. Candidate information follows official Anoka County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Chris Ford (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Michael Kreun (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 32; Michael Kreun is the sitting member, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). 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, Michael Kreun, is on the ballot.

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Chris Ford

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities
  • making communities safer, healthier and more affordable
  • restoring accountability in government

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ford spent 21 years as a firefighter, including 13 years as a captain in Rochester, per the campaign site. He has also worked as a paraprofessional at Blaine High School and currently serves on the Blaine City Council, per the campaign site.

Michael Kreun

Michael Kreun

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Points to his record passing more than 20 bills while serving in the Senate minority
  • Highlights securing more than $100 million in funding for Highway 65 construction in Blaine

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kreun is a Blaine attorney who has practiced real estate litigation law for more than 22 years and serves as a partner at a Minneapolis law firm, per the campaign site. He grew up in East Grand Forks and graduated from Moorhead State University and the University of North Dakota School of Law, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota Senate District 32 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 32 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Ford and Michael Kreun. Candidate information follows official Anoka County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Minnesota Senate District 32 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
Chris Ford, full profileMichael Kreun, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office