Benton County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 13B

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 13B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dawn Loberg and Justin Doyle. Candidate information follows official Benton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Dawn Loberg (Republican), Justin Doyle (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 13B. Not on the November ballot: Tim O'Driscoll, the sitting member per the roster. 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.

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Dawn Loberg

Republican

Top priorities

Supports eliminating the state tax on Social Security income
Supports reducing wasteful government spending
Focuses on housing, employment and retirement affordability

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Loberg is a small-business owner with a background in marketing, sales and strategic planning, and previously supported manufacturers through her work at Enterprise Minnesota, per the campaign site. She is based in Sartell in Central Minnesota, per the campaign site.

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Justin Doyle

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities

Wants rural areas to have more clinics and hospitals so health care access does not depend on where someone lives
Supports reforming school funding so rural districts are not disadvantaged by smaller local tax bases
Prioritizes protecting Minnesota's lakes, rivers and groundwater

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Justin Doyle has worked on farms, in the woods, and on railroads and highways throughout central Minnesota, according to his campaign site. He is the DFL candidate for House District 13B, which includes Sauk Rapids, Sartell, Avon, Cold Spring, Albany, Paynesville, Kimball and Holdingford.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota House District 13B in 2026?

When is the Minnesota House District 13B 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 Benton County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Benton County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Dawn Loberg, full profile Justin Doyle, full profile Official Minnesota election office