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Chisago County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 28B

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 28B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Daniel Colten Schmidt and Max Rymer. Candidate information follows official Chisago County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Daniel Colten Schmidt (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Max Rymer (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 28B; Max Rymer 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, Max Rymer, is on the ballot.

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Daniel Colten Schmidt

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities
  • supporting locally owned businesses and farms with livable wages for workers
  • an Office of Inspector General to oversee state contracts and direct school funding
  • universal healthcare in Minnesota

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Schmidt holds a degree in economics and natural philosophy from Hampshire College and has worked as a canoe guide, an AmeriCorps member with the Minneapolis Health Department, and finance and development director at the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute, per the campaign site. He also serves on the Minneapolis Green Zone Council, per the campaign site.

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Max Rymer

Max Rymer

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Emphasizes fiscal responsibility and has highlighted property tax relief and car tab fee reductions
  • Supports parents remaining the primary decision-makers for their children in education
  • Wants to reduce the cost of living for families, citing grocery, gas and housing costs

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Max Rymer is a digital marketing entrepreneur who founded a marketing agency in 2016 and became owner of Platform Marketing in 2023, according to his campaign site. He holds a bachelor's degree in marketing from the University of Northwestern, St. Paul, and represents House District 28B in Chisago County.

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Questions about this race

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

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 28B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Daniel Colten Schmidt and Max Rymer. Candidate information follows official Chisago County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Minnesota House District 28B 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?

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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
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