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Dakota County, Minnesota

Minnesota Senate District 57

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 57 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steven Schroer and Zach Duckworth. Candidate information follows official Dakota County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, Zach Duckworth, is on the ballot.

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Steven Schroer

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities
  • 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.

Biography

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

Zach Duckworth

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Public safety
  • Community and constituent service

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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).

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota Senate District 57 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 57 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steven Schroer and Zach Duckworth. Candidate information follows official Dakota County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Minnesota Senate District 57 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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