Hennepin County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 43A

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 43A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kyrstin Schuette and Todd Hesemann. Candidate information follows official Hennepin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kyrstin Schuette (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Todd Hesemann (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 43A. Not on the November ballot: Cedrick Frazier, 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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Kyrstin Schuette

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities

making life more affordable
championing strong public education
strengthening democracy and protecting rights and communities

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Schuette has more than 15 years of experience in community organizing and has worked for the Minnesota DFL and through her own political consultancy, per the campaign site. In 2023 she founded the School Board Integrity Project, which she leads as executive director, per the campaign site.

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Todd Hesemann

Republican

Top priorities

Supports restraining state spending and restoring fiscal responsibility
Pledges transparency with constituents about his positions
Says he will vote his own values rather than follow party leadership

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Hesemann is a software engineer and energy management consultant who has worked for electric utilities for decades, per the campaign site. He has served as a New Hope police reserve officer for nearly 20 years and as a deacon at his church, per the campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota House District 43A in 2026?

When is the Minnesota House District 43A 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.

Verify this race

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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Minnesota House District 45A Minnesota House District 45B Minnesota House District 46A See all 78 Hennepin County races

Candidate profiles

Kyrstin Schuette, full profile Todd Hesemann, full profile Official Minnesota election office