Dakota County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 52A

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 52A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christos Roy Jensen and George Gilmour. Candidate information follows official Dakota County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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.

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Christos Roy Jensen

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities

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.

Biography

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.

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George Gilmour

Republican

Top priorities

Calls for restoring integrity and accountability in state government
Says his focus is delivering results rather than promises

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota House District 52A in 2026?

When is the Minnesota House District 52A 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 Dakota 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 Dakota County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Minnesota House District 53A Minnesota House District 53B Minnesota House District 55A See all 46 Dakota County races

Candidate profiles

Christos Roy Jensen, full profile George Gilmour, full profile Official Minnesota election office