2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Heidi Heino and Heather Gustafson. Candidate information follows official Anoka County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Heidi Heino (Republican), Heather Gustafson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 36; Heather Gustafson 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.
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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, Heather Gustafson, is on the ballot.
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Republican
Per the campaign site.
Heidi Heino is a Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 36, per her campaign site. She is a business leader with over a decade of experience leading partnerships, operations and strategic initiatives.
Democratic-Farmer-Labor Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Heather Gustafson is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Heather Gustafson is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). Has represented Senate District 36 since January 2023, covering Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, Lino Lakes and nearby communities, per Official MN House/Senate member roster.
Who is running for Minnesota Senate District 36 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Heidi Heino and Heather Gustafson. Candidate information follows official Anoka County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Minnesota Senate District 36 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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