Hennepin County, Minnesota

Minnesota Senate District 37

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 37 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brady Hoag and Kristy Janigo. Candidate information follows official Hennepin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Brady Hoag (Republican), Kristy Janigo (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 37. Not on the November ballot: Warren Limmer, 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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Brady Hoag

Republican

Top priorities

Supports increased oversight of tax dollars and stronger penalties for those who commit fraud
Supports tax relief for middle class families and lowering property taxes

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Brady Hoag has lived in Maple Grove for 30 years and began his career in finance at General Mills, per his campaign site. Hoag spent 25 years in executive search, working for Wells Fargo and other companies and serving as an owner and partner in multiple firms, per his campaign site. Hoag is running for Minnesota Senate District 37, per his campaign site.

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Kristy Janigo

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities

public safety and economic security
supporting Minnesota veterans and local infrastructure
bringing down costs for families

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Janigo is a United States Army veteran who serves on the Maple Grove City Council and as a county veterans service officer, per the campaign site. She also volunteers as a sheriff's department special deputy, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota Senate District 37 in 2026?

When is the Minnesota Senate District 37 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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Candidate profiles

Brady Hoag, full profile Kristy Janigo, full profile Official Minnesota election office