2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kathy Jorgenson and Andrew R. Lang. Candidate information follows official Meeker County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Kathy Jorgenson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Andrew R. Lang (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 16; Andrew R. Lang 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, Andrew R. Lang, is on the ballot.
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Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Kathy Jorgenson is an agronomist with a master's degree in natural resources management from North Dakota State University who has worked at Central Regions Cooperative, according to the West Central Tribune. She also serves as a part-time teacher and sits on the Morton City Council and the Morton Community Foundation. She is the DFL-endorsed candidate for Senate District 16. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Republican Incumbent
Andrew R. Lang is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Andrew R. Lang is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). No campaign website was found as of September 12, 2026.
Who is running for Minnesota Senate District 16 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kathy Jorgenson and Andrew R. Lang. Candidate information follows official Meeker County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Minnesota Senate District 16 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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