2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 2B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Emily Thabes and Matt Bliss. Candidate information follows official Becker County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Emily Thabes (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Matt Bliss (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 2B; Matt Bliss 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.
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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, Matt Bliss, is on the ballot.
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Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Per the campaign site.
Thabes has spent her career in nonprofit leadership, public service and education, with five years of local experience bringing together stakeholders across organizational, tribal, county, regional and state lines, per the campaign site.
Republican Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Matt Bliss is the sitting Republican representative for Minnesota House District 2B, per the Minnesota House of Representatives. His occupation is listed as small business owner, with a background in U.S. Navy communications and electronics, and he was first elected in 2016, per the official member directory.
Who is running for Minnesota House District 2B in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 2B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Emily Thabes and Matt Bliss. Candidate information follows official Becker County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Minnesota House District 2B 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 Becker County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Becker County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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