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Dakota County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 57A

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 57A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: JD Delgado and Jon Koznick. Candidate information follows official Dakota County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, Jon Koznick, is on the ballot.

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JD Delgado

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities
  • Ease pressure on family budgets
  • Provide practical support for classrooms
  • Support public safety rooted in accountability and trust

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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

Jon Koznick

Republican Incumbent

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota House District 57A in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 57A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: JD Delgado and Jon Koznick. Candidate information follows official Dakota County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Minnesota House District 57A 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.

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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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Candidate profiles
JD Delgado, full profileJon Koznick, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office