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Olmsted County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 24A

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 24A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Duane Quam and Heather Holmes. Candidate information follows official Olmsted County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Duane Quam (Republican), Heather Holmes (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 24A; Duane Quam 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, Duane Quam, is on the ballot.

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Duane Quam

Duane Quam

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Supports a smaller, more fiscally responsible government
  • Supports constitutional and property rights protections
  • Favors reducing fees and regulations to support job creation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Duane Quam holds degrees in engineering and physics, including a master's in physics, and has worked as an engineer, scientist and project manager, per campaign site. Duane Quam previously served on the Byron School Board and chaired Minnesota's State Academic Science Standards writing committee, per campaign site.

Heather Holmes

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities
  • Focuses on lowering everyday costs to make rural life more affordable
  • Emphasizes community volunteerism and support
  • Commits to responsive, transparent leadership

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Holmes is a scientist and former school board member raising a family in Byron, per the campaign site. She describes her career as turning challenges into action and says rural communities deserve leadership that listens, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota House District 24A in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 24A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Duane Quam and Heather Holmes. Candidate information follows official Olmsted County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Minnesota House District 24A 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 Olmsted County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Duane Quam, full profileHeather Holmes, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office