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Le Sueur County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 18A

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 18A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Leah Hanson and Erica Schwartz. Candidate information follows official Le Sueur County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Leah Hanson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Erica Schwartz (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 18A; Erica Schwartz is the sitting member, per the Minnesota House of Representatives's official member directory (house.mn.gov). 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, Erica Schwartz, is on the ballot.

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Leah Hanson

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities
  • Focuses on bringing constituent voices to the legislature
  • Supports policies aimed at a more just and equitable future

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Hanson works as a counselor and social worker, building social service programs and advocating for families facing substance use disorders, homelessness and economic hardship, per the campaign site. She was raised on a hobby farm near Kasota and has lived in North Mankato for 11 years, per the campaign site.

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Erica Schwartz

Erica Schwartz

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Supports policies that prioritize educational opportunities for children
  • Supports easing tax and financial burdens on families
  • Supports providing local law enforcement with resources to keep neighborhoods secure

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Erica Schwartz is a resident of Nicollet who works at the Nicollet Mart, her husband's family business, per her campaign site. Schwartz studied Political Science with a History minor at Minnesota State University, Mankato, per her campaign site. Schwartz is running for Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota House District 18A in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 18A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Leah Hanson and Erica Schwartz. Candidate information follows official Le Sueur County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Minnesota House District 18A 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 Le Sueur County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Le Sueur County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
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