Goodhue County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 20A

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 20A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Heather Arndt and Pam Altendorf. Candidate information follows official Goodhue County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Heather Arndt (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Pam Altendorf (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 20A; Pam Altendorf 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, Pam Altendorf, is on the ballot.

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Heather Arndt

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities

Support fiscal responsibility in state government
Protect strong communities and local economies
Protect democracy and civil rights

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Heather Arndt grew up on a family farm in Belle Creek Township and is a retired lieutenant colonel with 28 years in the U.S. Army National Guard, including two tours in Afghanistan, per the campaign site. She holds degrees in political science, plant science and international agriculture and now works in emergency preparedness and disaster planning, per the campaign site.

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Pam Altendorf

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Pam Altendorf works as a senior vice president of sales and management. She has represented District 20A since 2022 and is serving her second term, per her official House profile. She serves as co-vice chair of Elections Finance and Government Operations and also sits on Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy, Children and Families Finance and Policy, and Education Finance.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota House District 20A in 2026?

When is the Minnesota House District 20A 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 Goodhue 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 Goodhue County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Heather Arndt, full profile Pam Altendorf, full profile Official Minnesota election office