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Olmsted County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 25A

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 25A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brad Trahan and Kim Hicks. Candidate information follows official Olmsted County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Brad Trahan (Republican), Kim Hicks (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 25A; Kim Hicks 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, Kim Hicks, is on the ballot.

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Brad Trahan

Republican

Top priorities
  • Focuses on affordability and cost-of-living concerns
  • Prioritizes public safety
  • Supports fiscal responsibility and responsible budgeting

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Trahan has worked since 2011 as a professional search recruiter at Express Employment Professionals and has lived in Rochester for more than four decades, per the campaign site. He has advocated for more than 13 years to expand autism therapy benefits, drawing on his experience raising a son with severe autism, and chairs the Rochester Police Department's Civil Service Commission, per the campaign site.

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Kim Hicks

Kim Hicks

Democratic-Farmer-Labor Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Supports affordable access to comprehensive health care
  • Supports an equitable education system for all Minnesota children
  • Supports unions and workers' voice in the workplace

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kim Hicks has spent more than 25 years working with people and children with disabilities in direct support, teaching, nonprofit and policy roles, per campaign site. Kim Hicks is a graduate of Rochester Public Schools and holds a bachelor's degree in special education from Winona State University, per campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota House District 25A in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 25A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brad Trahan and Kim Hicks. Candidate information follows official Olmsted County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Minnesota House District 25A 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?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

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
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