2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 1B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steve Gander and Jennifer Compeau. Candidate information follows official Norman County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Steve Gander (Republican), Jennifer Compeau (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 1B; Steve Gander 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.
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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, Steve Gander, is on the ballot.
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Republican Incumbent
Steve Gander represents Minnesota House District 1B, which comprises all of Clay, Norman, Polk and Red Lake counties, per the Minnesota House of Representatives. No campaign website or additional attributed biographical detail was found for his 2026 race as of this research pass.
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Jennifer Compeau is the DFL candidate for Minnesota House District 1B. She works as a family resource coordinator at the East Grand Forks Family Resource Center, supporting families navigating mental health, addiction and housing challenges, per KROX radio. She serves on a statewide advisory council and the board of the Minnesota Social Services Association, and is a former ACLU Smart Justice Fellow, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Who is running for Minnesota House District 1B in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 1B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steve Gander and Jennifer Compeau. Candidate information follows official Norman County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Minnesota House District 1B 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 Norman County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Norman County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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