Chisago County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 28A

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 28A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tim Dummer and James "Jimmy" Gordon. Candidate information follows official Chisago County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Tim Dummer (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), James "Jimmy" Gordon (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 28A; James "Jimmy" Gordon 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, James "Jimmy" Gordon, is on the ballot.

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Tim Dummer

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Biography

Tim Dummer is a longtime teacher who spent 40 years teaching at Cambridge-Isanti District 911 schools, according to hometownsource.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science in education from Macalester College and a master's in education from the University of St. Thomas, and he received the Education Minnesota endorsement for the 2026 race in District 28A. A previously reported campaign site for Dummer no longer displays campaign content and was not linked. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

James "Jimmy" Gordon

Republican Incumbent

Biography

James "Jimmy" Gordon is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 28A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. James "Jimmy" Gordon is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota House of Representatives's official member directory (house.mn.gov).

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota House District 28A in 2026?

When is the Minnesota House District 28A 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

Tim Dummer, full profile James "Jimmy" Gordon, full profile Official Minnesota election office