Chisago County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 11B

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 11B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nathan Nelson and Jack L'Heureux. Candidate information follows official Chisago County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Nathan Nelson (Republican), Jack L'Heureux (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 11B; Nathan Nelson 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.

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. The sitting officeholder, Nathan Nelson, is on the ballot.

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Nathan Nelson

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Preserving Minnesota's rural and agricultural heritage
Representing and advocating for the needs of District 11B communities

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Nathan Nelson operates a farm east of Hinckley, where he and his wife Suzanna raise Angus beef cattle as the third generation to manage the operation, per the campaign site. He has served nine years on his township board and is active in his church and in agricultural organizations including Farm Bureau and county 4-H, per the campaign site. Nelson was named Pine County's Farm Family of the Year in 2015 and has served one year as a Minnesota state representative, per the campaign site.

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Jack L'Heureux

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities

Protect rural hospitals, clinics and long term care facilities from funding cuts
Expand access to safe, affordable housing in rural Minnesota
Address unemployment, low wages and housing shortages affecting the district's economy

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jack L'Heureux has more than 30 years of leadership experience, having served as Mayor of Mora and as a member of the Mora and Kanabec County Economic Development Authority, per the campaign site. He describes himself as an advocate for rural health care and a supporter of affordable housing, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota House District 11B in 2026?

When is the Minnesota House District 11B 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 Chisago 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 Chisago County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Nathan Nelson, full profile Jack L'Heureux, full profile Official Minnesota election office