Dakota County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
74 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 46 Dakota County races, led by the Dakota County Commissioner, District 6 contest.
County offices
Commissioner, District 6Nonpartisan race · Jacob Borealis · Mary Liz Holberg
Jacob Borealis and Mary Liz Holberg are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dakota County Commissioner, District 6.
Jacob Borealis Nonpartisan
- Addressing underfunded crisis and human services in the county
- Embedding social workers in crisis intervention responses
- Closing the county's reserve gap responsibly
Per the campaign site.
About Jacob Borealis
Jacob Borealis is running for Dakota County Commissioner representing Lakeville and District 6, per the campaign site.
Mary Liz Holberg Nonpartisan Incumbent
- Transportation safety and capacity
- Mental health services
- Holding the county's
Per the Sun Thisweek questionnaire answers.
About Mary Liz Holberg
Dakota County commissioner for District 6 since 2015, chair of the county's Physical Development Committee and a former small business owner, per Dakota County. Per the Sun Thisweek voter guide her focus is transportation safety and capacity, mental health services, and holding Dakota County's per capita tax rate at the lowest in the state.
August 11 primary result: Mary Liz Holberg (41.42 percent) and Jacob Borealis (22.03 percent) advanced to the November 3 ballot; Maggie Droen, Brian "Baldy" Wheeler were eliminated, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified results. Four candidates filed for this Lakeville based seat on the Dakota County Board, and the August 11 nonpartisan primary cuts the field to the two who advance to the November 3 ballot.
Full race pageCommissioner District 1Nonpartisan race · Nathan Ryan · Mike Slavik
Nathan Ryan and Mike Slavik are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dakota County Commissioner District 1.
Nathan Ryan Nonpartisan
- Protect core county services such as the sheriff's office, jail, county attorney and roads, and push back harder on unfunded state mandates
- Improve safety on Highway 50 through Farmington with better lighting, a lower speed limit, stronger enforcement and clearer pedestrian markings
- Take a harder line on data center zoning near the Vermillion River to protect trout habitat and wetlands, and help next-generation farmers stay on the land
Per the campaign site.
About Nathan Ryan
Nathan Ryan appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dakota County Commissioner District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate filing is the only verifiable source for Nathan Ryan.
Mike Slavik Nonpartisan Incumbent
- Responsible fiscal stewardship
- Support for public safety
- Investments in infrastructure and quality-of-life projects
About Mike Slavik
Mike Slavik has represented Dakota County District 1 on the county board since 2013 and previously served as president of the Association of Minnesota Counties, per the Cannon Falls Beacon. He is seeking another term in 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dakota County Commissioner District 1, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Full race pageCommissioner District 2Nonpartisan race · Joe Atkins
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Joe Atkins Nonpartisan Incumbent
Joe Atkins has served on the Dakota County Board of Commissioners since 2017, representing District 2 since January 2023, per the county's website. He serves on several regional committees including the Metropolitan Emergency Services Board. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Joe Atkins is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dakota County Commissioner District 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Full race pageCommissioner District 3Nonpartisan race · Laurie Halverson
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Laurie Halverson Nonpartisan Incumbent
Laurie Halverson represents District 3 on the Dakota County Board, covering Lilydale, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Sunfish Lake, and parts of Eagan, per Dakota County government pages. She has served on the board since 2021 and was elected Chair of the board for 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Laurie Halverson is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dakota County Commissioner District 3, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Full race pageSheriffNonpartisan race · Bobby Lambert · Joe Leko
Bobby Lambert and Joe Leko are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dakota County Sheriff.
Bobby Lambert Nonpartisan
- Would create a dedicated Mental Health Response Team within the Sheriff's Office
- Wants to strengthen partnerships with mental health professionals to reduce recidivism
- Emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and community engagement
Per the campaign site.
About Bobby Lambert
Bobby Lambert has nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience in the Dakota County Sheriff's Office, advancing through roles as patrol officer, sergeant, instructor and leader, per the campaign site.
Joe Leko Nonpartisan
Joe Leko is the incumbent Dakota County Sheriff, elected in November 2022 as the county's 21st sheriff and seeking re-election in 2026, per KDWA radio. He spent more than two decades in the Dakota County Sheriff's Office before taking the top job, including roles as a deputy, school resource officer, drug and gang investigator and chief deputy, per the same report, and has lived in Dakota County his entire life. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dakota County Sheriff, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Full race pageAttorneyNonpartisan race · Kathy Keena · Jeffrey Sheridan
Kathy Keena and Jeffrey Sheridan are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dakota County Attorney.
Kathy Keena Nonpartisan
Kathy Keena is the sitting Dakota County Attorney, first appointed in May 2021 and elected in November 2022, per the county's official attorney page. She worked at the Dakota County Attorney's Office for more than 25 years before taking office, including as head of the criminal division and chief deputy, and previously served as county attorney in Lyon County, per the same source. Her campaign site could not be reached to confirm current statements. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Jeffrey Sheridan Nonpartisan
Jeffrey Sheridan is a candidate for Dakota County Attorney who has practiced law in Dakota County for 39 years, per his campaign site. He is a volunteer pilot for the Commemorative Air Force museum, an airport commissioner and a board member of the First District Bar Association, per the West St. Paul Reader. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dakota County Attorney, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Full race pageJudges
Judge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 1Nonpartisan race · Ann M. Offermann
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Ann M. Offermann Nonpartisan
Ann M. Offermann is a judge of the Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Dakota County District Court Oct. 5, 2012, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2014 and 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant Dakota County attorney and assistant Minnesota attorney general, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Ann M. Offermann is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageJudge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 2Nonpartisan race · Krista M. Marks
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Krista M. Marks Nonpartisan
Krista M. Marks is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 2, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Krista M. Marks is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageJudge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 3Nonpartisan race · Dannia L. Edwards
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Dannia L. Edwards Nonpartisan
Dannia L. Edwards is a judge of the Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Dakota County District Court by Governor Tim Walz on Oct. 4, 2019, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant public defender in the First and Third Judicial Districts and a trial attorney at the Legal Rights Center, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Dannia L. Edwards is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageJudge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 4Nonpartisan race · Tracy Perzel
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tracy Perzel Nonpartisan
Tracy Perzel is a judge of the Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Dakota County District Court by Governor Mark Dayton on Jan. 2, 2019, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously criminal division chief and senior litigation counsel at the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Minnesota, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Tracy Perzel is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageJudge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 6Nonpartisan race · Kelly A. Staples
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kelly A. Staples Nonpartisan
Kelly A. Staples is a judge of the Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Dakota County District Court July 8, 2025, by Governor Tim Walz, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously ran the Law Office of Kelly A. Staples in West St. Paul and served as a court-appointed attorney in Dakota County, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Kelly A. Staples is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageJudge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 7Nonpartisan race · Matthew Schmidt
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Matthew Schmidt Nonpartisan Incumbent
Judge Matthew Schmidt was appointed to the First Judicial District bench by Governor Tim Walz on November 25, 2024, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. He earned his J.D. from Hamline University School of Law and previously was a partner at Ho & Schmidt, LLP and a part-time public defender in the First Judicial District. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Matthew Schmidt is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageJudge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 9Nonpartisan race · Patrick Goggins
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Patrick Goggins Nonpartisan
Patrick Goggins joined the New Prague, Minnesota law firm now known as Wornson Goggins in 2001 and now serves as a District Court Judge, per the firm's website.
Patrick Goggins is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageJudge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 12Nonpartisan race · Michael D. Wentzell
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Michael D. Wentzell Nonpartisan
Michael D. Wentzell is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 12, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Michael D. Wentzell is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageJudge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 15Nonpartisan race · Lauren M. Johnson
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Lauren M. Johnson Nonpartisan
Lauren M. Johnson is a judge of the Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Scott County District Court on November 13, 2023, by Governor Tim Walz, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant McLeod County attorney and staff attorney with the Autism Advocacy & Law Center, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Lauren M. Johnson is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageJudge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 16Nonpartisan race · Luis Morales
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Luis Morales Nonpartisan
Luis Morales is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 16, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Luis Morales is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageJudge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 18Nonpartisan race · Christian Sean Wilton
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Christian Sean Wilton Nonpartisan
Christian Sean Wilton is a judge of the Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Scott County District Court Sept. 27, 2012, by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2014 and 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant U.S. attorney for the District of Minnesota and assistant Ramsey County attorney, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Christian Sean Wilton is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageJudge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 27Nonpartisan race · Tanya Olympia O'Brien
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tanya Olympia O'Brien Nonpartisan
Tanya Olympia O'Brien is a judge of the Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Dakota County District Court by Governor Mark Dayton on April 9, 2018, and elected in 2020, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously an assistant Ramsey County attorney and assistant Scott County attorney, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Tanya Olympia O'Brien is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageJudge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 34Nonpartisan race · Christopher D. Bates
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Christopher D. Bates Nonpartisan
Christopher D. Bates is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 34, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Christopher D. Bates is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageJudge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 36Nonpartisan race · Adam Johnson
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Adam Johnson Nonpartisan
Adam Johnson is a judge of the Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court. Appointed to the Dakota County District Court by Governor Tim Walz on Nov. 16, 2023, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Previously deputy county administrator and chief assistant county attorney for Rice County, per the Minnesota Judicial Branch. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Adam Johnson is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Minnesota's 1st Judicial District covers Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley counties; judges are elected at large across the whole district, so every voter there, not just voters in one county, votes on this seat. Minnesota judicial elections are nonpartisan and decided by plurality, with no runoff. Listed from the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate table.
Full race pageDistricts and boards
Soil and Water Supervisor District 4Nonpartisan race · Bruce Johnson · Shannon Wohlman
Bruce Johnson and Shannon Wohlman are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dakota County Soil and Water Supervisor District 4.
Bruce Johnson Nonpartisan Incumbent
Bruce Johnson holds the District 4 seat on the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District board and serves as the board's secretary, per the district's 2025 annual report. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.
Shannon Wohlman Nonpartisan
Shannon Wohlman appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dakota County Soil and Water Supervisor District 4, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate filing is the only verifiable source for Shannon Wohlman.
2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dakota County Soil and Water Supervisor District 4, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings.
Full race pageSoil and Water Supervisor District 5Nonpartisan race · Jayne Hager Dee
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jayne Hager Dee Nonpartisan
Jayne Hager Dee appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dakota County Soil and Water Supervisor District 5, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the Secretary of State's candidate filing is the only verifiable source for Jayne Hager Dee.
Jayne Hager Dee is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dakota County Soil and Water Supervisor District 5, per the Minnesota Secretary of State's candidate filings (Minnesota prints unopposed county races).
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Dakota County is split across 24 Minnesota Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressMinnesota Senate: 9 districtsDistricts 20, 41, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, 58, 65
Minnesota Senate District 20Steven E Jacob (R) · Jason Lohmann (D)
Steven E Jacob Republican
Steven E Jacob currently serves as the Minnesota State Representative for House District 20B, per the House member directory, and is running for the Minnesota Senate seat in District 20. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Jason Lohmann Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Support strong pre-K through 12 education and special education
- Protect family farms and small businesses
- Improve rural infrastructure funding and support veterans
Per the campaign site.
About Jason Lohmann
Jason Lohmann is a farmer in Zumbrota who describes himself as bringing common sense and practical, working class experience to the campaign, per the campaign site. He serves on the Zumbrota-Mazeppa School Board, the Goodhue County Education District Board, the Zumbrota Township Board and a local fire board, per the campaign site.
Steven E Jacob (Republican), Jason Lohmann (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 20. Not on the November ballot: Steve Drazkowski, 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.
Full race pageMinnesota Senate District 41Judy Seeberger (D) · Tom Dippel (R)
Judy Seeberger Democratic-Farmer-Labor Incumbent
- Chief-authored a bill creating an independent watchdog to address fraud and voted to hire more fraud investigators
- Voted for the largest tax cut in state history and enacted property tax relief and vehicle tab fee reductions
- Authored Amara's Law, which sets PFAS pollution standards
Per the campaign site.
About Judy Seeberger
Judy Seeberger has served as the State Senator for Minnesota Senate District 41 since being elected in 2022, per her campaign site. Seeberger is a public school teacher, paramedic, firefighter and lawyer, per her campaign site.
Tom Dippel Republican
- Supports opening Hastings to 3M settlement money and refusing PFAS exemptions to large corporations
- Supports reducing the gas and sales tax and eliminating the tax on Social Security benefits
Per the campaign site.
About Tom Dippel
Tom Dippel is a State Representative and lifelong resident of Cottage Grove who is running for the Minnesota Senate's 41st District, per his campaign site. Dippel co-sponsored HF2023, a bill bringing overdose prevention education to schools, per his campaign site. Dippel also worked on legislation to fund water treatment facilities in Hastings to remove PFAS and nitrates, per his campaign site.
Judy Seeberger (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Tom Dippel (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 41; Judy Seeberger is the sitting member, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). 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.
Full race pageMinnesota Senate District 52Brady O'Neil (R) · Liz Reyer (D)
Brady O'Neil Republican
- Focuses on lowering the cost of living
- Prioritizes addressing homelessness
- Says he aims to find common ground across political differences
Per the campaign site.
About Brady O'Neil
O'Neil works as an elevator mechanic while studying engineering, and has previously worked loading trucks and laying brick, per the campaign site.
Liz Reyer Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Passed legislation to ban for-profit health insurers from Medicaid and MinnesotaCare programs
- Supports banning semiautomatic military-style assault weapons and high-capacity magazines
Per the campaign site.
About Liz Reyer
Liz Reyer has served six years in the Minnesota House of Representatives and previously worked for 30 years in the business community, including 12 years at Blue Cross Blue Shield in Eagan, per her campaign site. Reyer is a certified Executive Coach who wrote a business advice column in the Star Tribune for about 12 years, per her campaign site. Reyer is running for Minnesota Senate District 52, per her campaign site.
Brady O'Neil (Republican), Liz Reyer (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 52. Not on the November ballot: Jim Carlson, 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.
Full race pageMinnesota Senate District 53Paul Cumings (D) · Todd Podgorski (R)
Paul Cumings Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Advocate for immigrants and push back against federal overreach
- Address wage stagnation so hardworking people earn a living wage
- Improve outcomes in health care, education and environmental stewardship
Per the campaign site.
About Paul Cumings
Paul Cumings brings nearly 20 years of state government experience and serves as a local school board member, per the campaign site. He has hosted community gatherings to help neighbors learn about their rights and mutual aid resources, per the campaign site.
Todd Podgorski Republican
- Supporting law enforcement while strengthening community safety
- Expanding healthcare access and mental health resources
- Creating jobs and supporting local businesses
Per the campaign site.
About Todd Podgorski
Podgorski has more than 28 years of experience in law enforcement and has served on the South St. Paul City Council since 2011 after earlier serving on the South St. Paul School Board, per the campaign site. He has been married 29 years and has three children, per the campaign site.
Paul Cumings (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Todd Podgorski (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 53. Not on the November ballot: Matt D. Klein, 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.
Full race pageMinnesota Senate District 55Van Holston (R) · Lindsey Port (D)
Van Holston Republican
Van Holston is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 55 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Lindsey Port Democratic-Farmer-Labor Incumbent
- Support workers, collective bargaining and labor unions
- Invest in public schools and support gun violence prevention measures
- Reduce costs for childcare, health care and prescription drugs
Per the campaign site.
About Lindsey Port
Lindsey Port is a small business owner and mother of two school age children who serves as the sitting Minnesota state senator for District 55, per the campaign site. Before her election, she was executive director of a nonprofit that trained emerging leaders across Minnesota to organize their communities, per the campaign site.
Van Holston (Republican), Lindsey Port (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 55; Lindsey Port is the sitting member, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). 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.
Full race pageMinnesota Senate District 56Raymond David Petersen (R) · Erin Maye Quade (D)
Raymond David Petersen Republican
- Emphasizes personal freedom and limiting government mandates on individual decisions
- Calls for greater accountability from elected officials
- Says he will not accept private donations or public campaign subsidies
Per the campaign site.
About Raymond David Petersen
Petersen is an honorably discharged U.S. Navy veteran from Apple Valley, per the campaign site.
Erin Maye Quade Democratic-Farmer-Labor Incumbent
- Protecting essential services and programs including SNAP, WIC and Medicaid
- Addressing the affordability crisis
- Uplifting children and families
Per the campaign site.
About Erin Maye Quade
Erin Maye Quade has served as the State Senator for Minnesota Senate District 56 since being elected in 2022, and previously served as a State Representative from 2017 to 2019, per her campaign site. Maye Quade is a lifelong Apple Valley resident and a reproductive justice leader, per her campaign site.
Raymond David Petersen (Republican), Erin Maye Quade (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 56; Erin Maye Quade is the sitting member, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). 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.
Full race pageMinnesota Senate District 57Steven Schroer (D) · Zach Duckworth (R)
Steven Schroer Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Support democratic reforms such as ranked choice voting and reducing money in politics
- Rein in housing costs
- Ensure workers are paid fairly for the value they provide
Per the campaign site.
About Steven Schroer
Steven Schroer works in theater production and led a successful unionization effort at the Guthrie Theater with IATSE Local 13, per the campaign site. He grew up in a working class family in Lakeville, Minnesota, the son of a disabled veteran, per the campaign site.
Zach Duckworth Republican Incumbent
- Public safety
- Community and constituent service
Per the campaign site.
About Zach Duckworth
Zach Duckworth is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 57 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Zach Duckworth is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). Is a military veteran and firefighter, according to his campaign site, per Campaign site (voteduckworth.com).
Steven Schroer (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Zach Duckworth (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 57; Zach Duckworth is the sitting member, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). 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.
Full race pageMinnesota Senate District 58Mark Legvold (D) · Bill Lieske (R)
Mark Legvold Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Strengthen rural health care access and elder care
- Increase
- Support family farms and local businesses
Per the campaign site.
About Mark Legvold
Mark Legvold spent 33 years in military service and also worked as a firefighter and police officer, per the campaign site. He later worked a decade as an educator and administrator in St. Paul Public Schools, founded a business teaching workplace leadership, and now operates a family farm focused on sustainable agriculture, per the campaign site.
Bill Lieske Republican Incumbent
- Supports reducing the size of state government
- Calls for lowering the tax burden on residents and businesses
- Says he wants to bring common sense back to government
Per the campaign site.
About Bill Lieske
Lieske holds a doctorate in chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University and took over his father's Lonsdale chiropractic clinic in 2015, per the campaign site. He grew up in Lakeville and lives in Lonsdale with his wife and two daughters, per the campaign site.
Mark Legvold (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Bill Lieske (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 58; Bill Lieske is the sitting member, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). 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.
Full race pageMinnesota Senate District 65Rocco (R) · Robyn Gulley (D)
Rocco Republican
- Supporting law enforcement and opposing what he calls 'soft-on-crime' policies
- Addressing traffic congestion on major commuter routes in the district
- Refocusing schools on reading, writing and math and restoring parental involvement in curriculum decisions
Per the campaign site.
About Rocco
Rocco is a veteran, husband and father of two running for Minnesota Senate District 65, per his campaign site, which identifies him only by his first name. He describes growing up in Minnesota and previously living in St. Paul's Frogtown neighborhood.
Robyn Gulley Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Support workers and labor rights
- Support reproductive rights
- Support environmental protection and immigrant advocacy
Per the campaign site.
About Robyn Gulley
Robyn Gulley is the Midwest Regional Director for the Doctors' Council SEIU and co-founded the New Brookwood Labor College, per the campaign site. She holds master's degrees in public policy from the University of Minnesota Humphrey School and in international human rights law from Central European University, and served as education director for the Minnesota AFL-CIO from 2022 to 2025, per the campaign site. She serves on the West St. Paul City Council and was elected by the state legislature to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents, per the campaign site.
Rocco (Republican), Robyn Gulley (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 65. Not on the November ballot: Sandra L. Pappas, 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.
Full race pageMinnesota House: 15 districtsDistricts 20A, 41B, 52A, 52B, 53A, 53B, 55A, 55B, 56A, 56B, 57A, 57B, 58A, 58B, 65B
Minnesota House District 20AHeather Arndt (D) · Pam Altendorf (R)
Heather Arndt Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Support fiscal responsibility in state government
- Protect strong communities and local economies
- Protect democracy and civil rights
Per the campaign site.
About Heather Arndt
Heather Arndt grew up on a family farm in Belle Creek Township and is a retired lieutenant colonel with 28 years in the U.S. Army National Guard, including two tours in Afghanistan, per the campaign site. She holds degrees in political science, plant science and international agriculture and now works in emergency preparedness and disaster planning, per the campaign site.
Pam Altendorf Republican Incumbent
Pam Altendorf works as a senior vice president of sales and management. She has represented District 20A since 2022 and is serving her second term, per her official House profile. She serves as co-vice chair of Elections Finance and Government Operations and also sits on Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy, Children and Families Finance and Policy, and Education Finance.
Heather Arndt (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Pam Altendorf (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 20A; Pam Altendorf 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.
Full race pageMinnesota House District 41BJen Fox (D) · William Beck (R)
Jen Fox Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Expand access to homeownership and support local small businesses
- Lower health care, childcare and senior care costs
- Address PFAS and nitrate water contamination
Per the campaign site.
About Jen Fox
Jen Fox is a lifelong Hastings resident and small business owner with decades of involvement in her community, per the campaign site.
William Beck Republican
- Addressing the affordability crisis facing families trying to build a life or retire in the district
- Increasing transparency and accountability in government
- Protecting academic excellence in local schools
Per the campaign site.
About William Beck
Beck is a husband, father of two and lifelong Minnesotan who serves as a charter school board director, church youth leader and member of the Hastings Historic Preservation Commission, per the campaign site.
Jen Fox (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), William Beck (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 41B. Not on the November ballot: Tom Dippel, 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.
Full race pageMinnesota House District 52AChristos Roy Jensen (D) · George Gilmour (R)
Christos Roy Jensen Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- supporting strong schools and affordable communities
- addressing the cost of daycare, health care, groceries and housing
- fair, effective and responsive government
Per the campaign site.
About Christos Roy Jensen
Jensen is an attorney at the Ramsey County Attorney's Office, where he manages a team working with vulnerable populations, per the campaign site. He has served as an AFSCME Local 8 union steward for seven years and chairs the Eagan Advisory Planning Commission, per the campaign site.
George Gilmour Republican
- Calls for restoring integrity and accountability in state government
- Says his focus is delivering results rather than promises
Per the campaign site.
About George Gilmour
Gilmour is a more than 20-year Burnsville resident who says he has helped grow a local church and improve the performance of a national office-equipment business and a telecom company division, per the campaign site.
Christos Roy Jensen (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), George Gilmour (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 52A. Not on the November ballot: Liz Reyer, 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.
Full race pageMinnesota House District 52BBianca Virnig (D) · Tom Lopac (R)
Bianca Virnig Democratic-Farmer-Labor Incumbent
Bianca Virnig is a small-business owner and health and safety consultant who represents District 52B in the Minnesota House. She holds an A.A. from Century College and a B.A. in English from the University of Minnesota, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. She serves on the Education Finance, Elections Finance and Government Operations, and Human Services Finance and Policy committees.
Tom Lopac Republican
- Calls for common-sense budgeting to reduce taxes and cut waste
- Supports local and state law enforcement
- Backs reducing the size of government and expanding self-sufficiency programs
Per the campaign site.
About Tom Lopac
Lopac has more than two decades of experience in engineering and quality management, including guiding companies through medical-device regulatory requirements, per the campaign site. He serves as a certified election judge, per the campaign site.
Bianca Virnig (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Tom Lopac (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 52B; Bianca Virnig 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.
Full race pageMinnesota House District 53AAJ Gubash (R) · Mary Frances Clardy (D)
AJ Gubash Republican
- Calls for lowering Minnesota's tax burden
- Supports restraining government spending
- Backs expanding free enterprise and individual liberty
Per the campaign site.
About AJ Gubash
Gubash grew up in Inver Grove Heights, served four years in the U.S. Army as an infantryman with two deployments to Afghanistan as a contractor, and later worked at an aerospace company and at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C., per the campaign site. He holds a criminal justice degree from Inver Hills Community College and a law and political analysis degree from Hamline University, per the campaign site.
Mary Frances Clardy Democratic-Farmer-Labor Incumbent
Mary Frances Clardy is a teacher who represents District 53A in the Minnesota House. She holds a B.A. in psychology from Minnesota State University, Mankato and an M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction from Grand Canyon University, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. First elected in 2022, she is now in her second term and co-chairs the Education Finance committee as vice chair, also serving on State Government Finance and Policy and the Veterans and Military Affairs Division.
AJ Gubash (Republican), Mary Frances Clardy (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 53A; Mary Frances Clardy 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.
Full race pageMinnesota House District 53BRick Hansen (D) · Patti Mikulski (R)
Rick Hansen Democratic-Farmer-Labor Incumbent
Rick Hansen represents District 53B in the Minnesota House, first elected in 2004 and now serving his eleventh term. He holds a B.S. in biology from Upper Iowa University and an M.S. in soil management from Iowa State University, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. He co-chairs the Agriculture Finance and Policy committee and serves on Capital Investment and Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy.
Patti Mikulski Republican
- Focuses on protecting taxpayer dollars from fraud and government waste
Per the campaign site.
About Patti Mikulski
Patti Mikulski is a candidate for Minnesota House District 53B. Her campaign site states a focus on integrity, accountability and protecting taxpayer dollars, per the campaign site, but lists no occupation or career background.
Rick Hansen (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Patti Mikulski (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 53B; Rick Hansen 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.
Full race pageMinnesota House District 55APam Myhra (R) · Jessica Hanson (D)
Pam Myhra Republican
- Reducing the tax burden on Minnesotans
- Protecting constitutional rights
- Improving government effectiveness and reducing waste and fraud
Per the campaign site.
About Pam Myhra
Pam Myhra is a Certified Public Accountant who previously worked at KPMG specializing in banking, insurance and government clients, per her campaign site. Myhra served two terms in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2011 through 2014, chief-authoring four bills that passed unanimously and were signed into law, per her campaign site. Myhra is running again for Minnesota House District 55A, per her campaign site.
Jessica Hanson Democratic-Farmer-Labor Incumbent
Jessica Hanson is an adjunct professor who represents District 55A in the Minnesota House. She holds a B.S. in social work from St. Catherine University and an M.A. in advocacy and political leadership from Metropolitan State University, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. First elected in 2020, she is now in her third term and co-chairs Children and Families Finance and Policy as vice chair, also serving on Commerce Finance and Policy and Higher Education Finance and Policy.
Pam Myhra (Republican), Jessica Hanson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 55A; Jessica Hanson 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.
Full race pageMinnesota House District 55BHunter Cantrell (D) · Todd Buchwald (R)
Hunter Cantrell Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- healthcare access
- affordability for working families
- expanding transit options and protecting the environment
Per the campaign site.
About Hunter Cantrell
Cantrell is a final year medical school student planning to practice family medicine and previously served in the Minnesota House from 2019 to 2021 representing District 55B, per the campaign site. He serves on the Minnesota Medical Association Board of Trustees, per the campaign site.
Todd Buchwald Republican
- Supports protecting taxpayer dollars and removing fraud from government programs
- Supports strengthening families, small businesses and local communities
Per the campaign site.
About Todd Buchwald
Todd Buchwald worked for 22 years with a Minnesota health insurer, helping small businesses navigate health plans, per his campaign site. Buchwald has owned businesses and renovated homes with his brothers, including restoring an 1880s building on the Lincoln Highway, per his campaign site. Buchwald is running for Minnesota House District 55B, per his campaign site.
Hunter Cantrell (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Todd Buchwald (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 55B. Not on the November ballot: Kaela Berg, 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.
Full race pageMinnesota House District 56AA.J. Prospect (R) · Robert Bierman (D)
A.J. Prospect Republican
- Calls for cutting red tape for small businesses and lowering taxes
- Supports law enforcement and community safety programs
- Backs school choice for parents
Per the campaign site.
About A.J. Prospect
Prospect is a longtime Apple Valley resident and retired cosmetologist and beauty school instructor, per the campaign site.
Robert Bierman Democratic-Farmer-Labor Incumbent
Robert Bierman is a Northfield business owner who represents District 56A in the Minnesota House. He holds a B.A. in history from the University of Minnesota, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. First elected in 2018, he is now in his fourth term and co-chairs the Health Finance and Policy committee, also serving on Ways and Means and Education Policy.
A.J. Prospect (Republican), Robert Bierman (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 56A; Robert Bierman 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.
Full race pageMinnesota House District 56BJohn Huot (D) · Andrew Hattaway (R)
John Huot Democratic-Farmer-Labor Incumbent
John Huot is an emergency medical technician, realtor, and business consultant who represents District 56B in the Minnesota House. First elected in 2018, he is now in his fourth term and serves as Speaker Pro Tempore, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. He sits on the Commerce Finance and Policy, Health Finance and Policy, and Taxes committees.
Andrew Hattaway Republican
- Focuses on affordability for Minnesota families
- Calls for protecting taxpayers from waste and fraud
- Supports public safety, including school resource officers
Per the campaign site.
About Andrew Hattaway
Hattaway served in the U.S. Army and worked as a firefighter before moving into procurement and contract management, per the campaign site.
John Huot (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Andrew Hattaway (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 56B; John Huot 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.
Full race pageMinnesota House District 57AJD Delgado (D) · Jon Koznick (R)
JD Delgado Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Ease pressure on family budgets
- Provide practical support for classrooms
- Support public safety rooted in accountability and trust
Per the campaign site.
About JD Delgado
JD Delgado, known as Coach JD, is a small business owner who runs a family restaurant and previously worked as an educator and coach, per the campaign site. He says he has lived paycheck to paycheck and worked in local schools, per the campaign site.
Jon Koznick Republican Incumbent
Jon Koznick is a business owner in real estate who represents District 57A in the Minnesota House. He holds a B.S. in marketing from St. Cloud State University, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. First elected in 2014, he is now in his sixth term and co-chairs the Transportation Finance and Policy committee, also serving on Ways and Means, Capital Investment, and State Government Finance and Policy.
JD Delgado (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Jon Koznick (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 57A; Jon Koznick 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.
Full race pageMinnesota House District 57BBrian Cohn (D) · Jeff Witte (R)
Brian Cohn Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- lowering costs and making life more affordable
- keeping communities safe
- strengthening schools and expanding economic opportunity
Per the campaign site.
About Brian Cohn
Cohn has more than 25 years of experience in stakeholder consultation and solution development and has volunteered with Minnesota Masters Swimming for about 20 years, including in board roles, per the campaign site.
Jeff Witte Republican Incumbent
- Created a new Inspector General role to investigate and stop fraud, misuse and waste in government programs
- Worked to eliminate the tax on Social Security benefits and opposed increases in the gas tax and car tab fees
Per the campaign site.
About Jeff Witte
Jeff Witte is the State Representative for Minnesota House District 57B, serving in his second term, per his campaign site. Witte served 27 years as a police officer with the Burnsville Police Department, including as a school resource officer and crisis negotiator, per his campaign site. Witte also served on the Lakeville Planning Commission, including as chair, per his campaign site.
Brian Cohn (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Jeff Witte (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 57B; Jeff Witte 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.
Full race pageMinnesota House District 58ASteven E. Cherney (R) · Kristi Pursell (D)
Steven E. Cherney Republican
Steven E. Cherney is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 58A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Kristi Pursell Democratic-Farmer-Labor Incumbent
Kristi Pursell is a nonprofit executive director who represents District 58A in the Minnesota House. She holds a B.A. in English and environmental studies from St. Olaf College and a graduate certificate in environmental education from the University of Minnesota Duluth, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. First elected in 2022, she is now in her second term, serves as Assistant DFL Floor Leader, and co-chairs Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy as vice chair.
Steven E. Cherney (Republican), Kristi Pursell (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 58A; Kristi Pursell 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.
Full race pageMinnesota House District 58BDrew Roach (R) · Ed Fellows (D)
Drew Roach Republican Incumbent
Drew Roach is a business owner who represents District 58B in the Minnesota House. Elected in 2024, he is serving his first term and sits on the Education Policy, Elections Finance and Government Operations, and Taxes committees, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Ed Fellows Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Support strong schools
- Promote safe neighborhoods
- Build an economy that works for everyone
Per the campaign site.
About Ed Fellows
Ed Fellows was born and raised in the district and has worked in education as a teacher, campus administrator and executive director, per the campaign site. He is a husband and father of four, per the campaign site.
Drew Roach (Republican), Ed Fellows (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 58B; Drew Roach 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.
Full race pageMinnesota House District 65BSebastian Ellefson (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Sebastian Ellefson Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Supports renters' rights and accountability for corporate landlords
- Supports integrating mental health crisis responders into 9-1-1 emergency response
- Supports reducing the cost of child care and increasing funding for small business programs
Per the campaign site.
About Sebastian Ellefson
Sebastian Ellefson is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 65B, per his campaign site, which lists no occupation or career background.
Sebastian Ellefson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) is on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 65B. Not on the November ballot: María Isa Pérez-Vega, 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.
Full race pageBallot questions
3 local ballot questions from official county, city and school district lists. Countywide questions appear on every ballot in Dakota County; city, school district and special-district questions only inside the jurisdiction named. Statewide measures are listed separately.
School District Question 1: Approval of School District Referendum Revenue AuthorizationIndependent School District No. 195 · Would revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of its existing per-pupil amount and replace it with a new authorization of $450 per pupil for ten years.
Would revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of its existing per-pupil amount and replace it with a new authorization of $450 per pupil for ten years.
School District Question 1: Approval of Capital Project Levy AuthorizationIndependent School District No. 197 · Would let the school board adopt a new capital project levy authorization of 4.027% of the district's net tax capacity to fund technology, curriculum, transportation and facility maintenance costs.
Would let the school board adopt a new capital project levy authorization of 4.027% of the district's net tax capacity to fund technology, curriculum, transportation and facility maintenance costs.
School District Question 1: Renewal of Expiring Capital Project LevyIndependent School District No. 199 (Inver Grove Heights) · Would let the school board renew capital project levy authorization of 2.1724% of the district's net tax capacity to fund technology, curriculum, transportation and facility maintenance costs.
Would let the school board renew capital project levy authorization of 2.1724% of the district's net tax capacity to fund technology, curriculum, transportation and facility maintenance costs.
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