Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 15A

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 15A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nathan Schmig and Bradley L Hennen. Candidate information follows official Lac Qui Parle County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Nathan Schmig (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Bradley L Hennen (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 15A. Not on the November ballot: Chris Swedzinski, 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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Nathan Schmig

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Biography

Nathan Schmig is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 15A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table.

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Bradley L Hennen

Republican

Top priorities

Lowering the cost of living for rural Minnesota families
Supporting agriculture and small business
Keeping rural communities strong for young people and families

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Hennen is a farmer from Ghent in Lyon County who was born and raised on a family farm, per the campaign site. He and his wife Barb raised nine children in the area and are now grandparents, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota House District 15A in 2026?

When is the Minnesota House District 15A 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 Lac qui Parle 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 Lac qui Parle County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Nathan Schmig, full profile Bradley L Hennen, full profile Official Minnesota election office