2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 10A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Melissa Maertens and Mark Striemer. Candidate information follows official Mille Lacs County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Melissa Maertens (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Mark Striemer (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 10A. Not on the November ballot: Ron Kresha, 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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Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Per the campaign site.
Maertens is a small business owner and area manager for an inventory management company with over 20 years of experience in property management, per the campaign site.
Republican
Per the campaign site.
Striemer has a background in business and community leadership and has lived and worked in District 10A for most of his life, per the campaign site. He describes himself as a longtime area resident rather than a career politician, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Minnesota House District 10A in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 10A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Melissa Maertens and Mark Striemer. Candidate information follows official Mille Lacs County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Minnesota House District 10A 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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Candidate roster from official Mille Lacs County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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