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Hennepin County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 37A

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 37A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Darci Smith and Tom McKee. Candidate information follows official Hennepin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Darci Smith (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Tom McKee (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 37A. Not on the November ballot: Kristin Robbins, 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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Darci Smith

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities
  • removing politics from public service
  • a high-functioning, efficient government for the people

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Smith spent nearly 20 years as an executive educator developing salespeople before transitioning into a career in real estate, per the campaign site. Her grandfather was a steelworker who rose to executive board leadership in the Steelworkers Union, per the campaign site.

Tom McKee

Republican

Top priorities
  • Addressing rising costs to make life more affordable
  • Public safety and strong schools
  • Government accountability, including addressing fraud and wasteful spending

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Tom McKee is Mayor of Corcoran, serving in his third term, per his campaign site. McKee holds a law degree from the University of Wisconsin and works as the Director of Safety and Project Manager for a family-owned medical construction firm headquartered in Plymouth, per his campaign site. McKee is running for State Representative in Minnesota House District 37A, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota House District 37A in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 37A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Darci Smith and Tom McKee. Candidate information follows official Hennepin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Minnesota House District 37A 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 Hennepin 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 Hennepin County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Darci Smith, full profileTom McKee, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office