Blue Earth County, Minnesota

Minnesota Senate District 15

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 15 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Braxton John Seifert and Andrea Boettger. Candidate information follows official Blue Earth County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Braxton John Seifert (Republican), Andrea Boettger (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 15. Not on the November ballot: Gary H. Dahms, 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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Braxton John Seifert

Republican

Top priorities

Addresses concerns about families leaving the state for lower taxes and fees
Supports improving education quality
Supports lowering the cost of living and expanding economic opportunity

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Braxton John Seifert works as a loan officer at a family-owned bank and is a sixth-generation resident of Senate District 15, per campaign site. Braxton John Seifert also owns multiple business ventures and operates a farm, per campaign site.

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Andrea Boettger

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities

Balance city budget needs with fiscal conservatism

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Boettger is president of the New Ulm City Council and executive director of the New Ulm Turner Hall, per the campaign site. Her earlier career spanned hospitality, banking and finance, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota Senate District 15 in 2026?

When is the Minnesota Senate District 15 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 Blue Earth County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Blue Earth County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Minnesota Senate District 22 Minnesota House District 15B Minnesota House District 18A See all 23 Blue Earth County races

Candidate profiles

Braxton John Seifert, full profile Andrea Boettger, full profile Official Minnesota election office