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Dodge County, Minnesota

Minnesota Senate District 24

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nels T. Pierson and Simon Glaser. Candidate information follows official Dodge County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Nels T. Pierson (Republican), Simon Glaser (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 24. Not on the November ballot: Carla J. Nelson, 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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Nels T. Pierson

Republican

Top priorities
  • Increase fiscal accountability and prevent fraud
  • Prioritize reading, math and science fundamentals in education
  • Support public safety through adequate law enforcement staffing

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Nels Pierson works as a consultant in property development and government relations and also serves as a direct support professional in a group home, per the campaign site. He and his wife recently purchased two small local family businesses, and he previously served in the Minnesota House beginning in 2013, representing District 26B, per the campaign site. He holds a bachelor's degree from Gustavus Adolphus College and a law degree from Hamline University, per the campaign site.

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Simon Glaser

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities
  • Supports continued investment in education
  • Prioritizes civil liberties
  • Calls for fair tax policy

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Simon Glaser is an English teacher in Rochester Public Schools with 30 years of experience, who began his career through Teach for America outside New Orleans, per the campaign site. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master's in education from the University of Pennsylvania, per the campaign site. He has held leadership roles in Rochester's teachers' union and serves on Education Minnesota's Legislative Action Committee, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota Senate District 24 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nels T. Pierson and Simon Glaser. Candidate information follows official Dodge County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Minnesota Senate District 24 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 Dodge County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Dodge County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
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