2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shannon Bruce and Ann Johnson Stewart. Candidate information follows official Hennepin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Shannon Bruce (Republican), Ann Johnson Stewart (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 45; Ann Johnson Stewart is the sitting member, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Ann Johnson Stewart, is on the ballot.
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Republican
Per the campaign site.
Bruce has lived in Minnetrista for more than 24 years and served on the Minnetrista City Council, per the campaign site. She co-founded an Inc. 500 technology company and has represented a Fortune 500 corporation before state lawmakers, per the campaign site.
Democratic-Farmer-Labor Incumbent
Ann Johnson Stewart has represented Minnesota Senate District 45 since 2020 and is serving her second term, per the Minnesota Senate. Johnson Stewart serves as vice chair of the Transportation Committee and also sits on the Capital Investment and Environment, Climate, and Legacy committees, per the Minnesota Senate.
Who is running for Minnesota Senate District 45 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shannon Bruce and Ann Johnson Stewart. Candidate information follows official Hennepin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Minnesota Senate District 45 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.
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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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