2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Knoll and Caitlyn Sanow-Minett. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Chris Knoll (Republican), Caitlyn Sanow-Minett (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 21. Not on the November ballot: Bill Weber, 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.
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Republican
Chris Knoll is CEO of Minnewaska Community Health Services and a licensed Department of Human Services provider and nursing home administrator, per his campaign site. He holds a bachelor's degree in public administration from St. Cloud State University and a master's degree in public administration from Minnesota State University, Mankato, per the campaign site. He is running for Minnesota Senate District 21.
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Per the campaign site.
Caitlyn Sanow-Minett is a lifelong southwest Minnesota resident from Tracy who now lives in Lake Benton, per the campaign site. She works as a circulation supervisor at an academic library and is a local union leader, and previously worked in childcare and hospitality while earning a bachelor's degree in English literature from Southwest Minnesota State University, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Minnesota Senate District 21 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Knoll and Caitlyn Sanow-Minett. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Minnesota Senate District 21 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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