2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 16A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Scott Van Binsbergen and David J Torgelson. Candidate information follows official Chippewa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Scott Van Binsbergen (Republican), David J Torgelson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 16A; Scott Van Binsbergen 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, Scott Van Binsbergen, is on the ballot.
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Republican Incumbent
Scott Van Binsbergen, R-Montevideo, has filed for a second term representing House District 16A, according to the West Central Tribune. No campaign website or additional attributed biographical detail was found for him as of this research pass.
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
David Torgelson of Olivia is a former Renville County attorney and the DFL-endorsed candidate for Minnesota House District 16A, according to the West Central Tribune. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Who is running for Minnesota House District 16A in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 16A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Scott Van Binsbergen and David J Torgelson. Candidate information follows official Chippewa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Minnesota House District 16A 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 Chippewa County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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