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Benton County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 14B

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 14B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Zachary "Zach" Dorholt and Sue Ek. Candidate information follows official Benton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Zachary "Zach" Dorholt (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Sue Ek (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 14B. Not on the November ballot: Dan Wolgamott, 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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Zachary "Zach" Dorholt

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities

  • Supports policies that ease everyday costs for working families
  • Supports expanding affordable health care, including mental health services
  • Supports fully funded, equitable public schools

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Zachary Dorholt is a mental health professional with degrees in community development and counseling psychology from St. Cloud State University, per campaign site.

Sue Ek

Republican

Top priorities

  • Supports law enforcement
  • Focuses on improving the local economy
  • Focuses on fighting fraud in government

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Sue Ek is a longtime St. Cloud resident and communications professional with more than 30 years supporting women, families and nonprofit organizations, per campaign site. Sue Ek has served on the City of St. Cloud's Transportation Infrastructure Advisory Board, per campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota House District 14B in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 14B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Zachary "Zach" Dorholt and Sue Ek. Candidate information follows official Benton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Minnesota House District 14B 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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Candidate profiles
Zachary "Zach" Dorholt, full profileSue Ek, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office