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Isanti County, Minnesota

Minnesota Senate District 27

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Andrew Mathews and Brandon Van Dover. Candidate information follows official Isanti County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Andrew Mathews (Republican), Brandon Van Dover (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 27; Andrew Mathews 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.

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, Andrew Mathews, is on the ballot.

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Andrew Mathews

Andrew Mathews

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Andrew Mathews is the sitting Republican senator for Minnesota Senate District 27, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory.

Brandon Van Dover

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Biography

Brandon Van Dover is the DFL candidate for Minnesota Senate District 27, challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Andrew Mathews, per Hometown Source. The district covers Sherburne County and parts of Mille Lacs County, including Princeton. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota Senate District 27 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Andrew Mathews and Brandon Van Dover. Candidate information follows official Isanti County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Minnesota Senate District 27 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 Isanti 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 Isanti County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Andrew Mathews, full profileBrandon Van Dover, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office