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Dakota County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 65B

One candidate is tracked for Minnesota House District 65B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sebastian Ellefson. Candidate information follows official Dakota County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

Minnesota › Dakota County › Minnesota House District 65B

Sebastian Ellefson

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities
  • 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.

Biography

Sebastian Ellefson is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 65B, per his campaign site, which lists no occupation or career background.

Next on your ballotJudge, Minnesota 1st Judicial District Court, Seat 1

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota House District 65B in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Minnesota House District 65B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sebastian Ellefson. Candidate information follows official Dakota County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Minnesota House District 65B 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
Sebastian Ellefson, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office