Faribault County, Minnesota

Minnesota Senate District 22

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 22 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jeremy Munson and Marisa Ulmen. Candidate information follows official Faribault County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jeremy Munson (Republican), Marisa Ulmen (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 22. Not on the November ballot: Rich Draheim, 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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Jeremy Munson

Republican

Top priorities

Authored legislation applying free-market approaches to lowering health care and pharmaceutical costs
Focuses on reducing taxes, energy costs and business regulation
Focuses on government accountability over state fraud

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jeremy Munson holds a business degree from the University of Minnesota and previously served five years in the Minnesota House (2017-2022), per campaign site. Jeremy Munson and his wife have operated real estate and specialty crop farming businesses, per campaign site.

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Marisa Ulmen

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities

Supports family farmers through fair competition and access to markets
Supports fully funding public education and expanding childcare access
Supports health care access for seniors and workers

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Marisa Ulmen is a fifth-generation farmer from Madelia, Minnesota, who raises row crops, alfalfa and livestock with her husband, per her campaign site. She works in accounting after closing the family's animal feed business in late 2024, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota Senate District 22 in 2026?

When is the Minnesota Senate District 22 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 Faribault 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 Faribault County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Jeremy Munson, full profile Marisa Ulmen, full profile Official Minnesota election office